Applied AI Director

Location: Amsterdam; Dublin; London; Frankfurt; Zurich; Paris; Netherlands; IrelandWork type: HybridSeniority: DirectorPrimary skill: Applied AI (Agentic Business Transformation)Posted: 2026-10-09We're looking for an Applied AI Director who thinks like a strategist, operates like an entrepreneur, and executes like a practitioner.

This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of business, technology, and AI. You will drive commercial growth, help reinventing how to create value, define, create and deliver AI-powered solutions, build world-class teams, and establish market leadership.

This position offers a hybrid work setup with flexibility to work from UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany or Switzerland and occasional office visits required. At EPAM, we help organizations move from AI experimentation to business transformation.

We combine deep engineering expertise, AI innovation, and industry knowledge to help clients identify high-impact opportunities, shape AI-driven strategies, build production-ready solutions, and scale them across the enterprise to deliver measurable business results.

ResponsibilitiesAct as a trusted advisor to C-suite and board-level stakeholders on agentic transformation within your industry domainDefine and drive AI strategies for clients, applying practical knowledge of generative AI and agentic systems to validate assumptions, challenge flawed thinking and guide business decisionsConduct discovery and ideation activities that transform complex business challenges into prioritized AI opportunities with a clear path to valueDrive enterprise AI adoption by identifying high-impact use cases, quantifying business value and leading the organizational change needed for sustainable outcomesLead cross-functional teams across engineering, data, design and business functions from concept through production and adoptionGrow EPAM's Applied AI practice by contributing to talent development, commercial performance and market positioningOriginate and convert enterprise opportunities by shaping engagements, building business cases and leading presales activities with account and sales teamsTrack industry, market and competitive developments to help shape client strategy and EPAM go-to-market initiativesMentor consultants, specialists and client stakeholders while helping build AI capabilities across the practiceRequirementsIndustry SME : 5+ years' experience within 1 of Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Energy or Utilities, including responsibility for business performance, operating models or transformational initiativesDeep industry expertise with a strong understanding of business drivers, regulatory environments, unit economics and competitive dynamics within your sectorHands-on expertise in generative AI and agentic systems, including large language models, multi-agent orchestration frameworks, leading AI platforms and hyperscaler ecosystems such as AWS, Azure or Google CloudProven experience deploying AI solutions into production, with the ability to explain how solutions delivered value, where challenges emerged and how they were addressedExecutive stakeholder management experience working with senior, C-suite and board-level leaders to drive AI adoption and large-scale organizational changeCommercial acumen across revenue, margin, utilization, opportunity development, business case creation and engagement growthTransformation leadership mindset focused on reimagining business models, operating models and value creation through applied AI rather than incremental optimizationStrong perspective on the role of agentic AI within your industry, including where AI can create competitive advantage and where human judgment remains criticalPractical expertise in at least one specialty area, including AI governance and responsible AI, agentic evaluation frameworks, conversational AI, voice AI or token economics and cost modelingNice to haveExperience deploying AI solutions in production environmentsKnowledge of AI governance, responsible AI or risk management frameworksExperience with conversational AI, voice technologies or multi-agent systemsFamiliarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud AI servicesExperience contributing to thought leadership, market analysis or industry-focused go-to-market activitiesWe offer26 paid holiday daysPension plan schemeDisability insurance (WGA Shortfall insurance)Long-term disability insurance (WIA Top up insurance)EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Commuting to work - costs reimbursementLaptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)Bike leaseEmployee Assistance ProgramCorporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewardsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirementsEPAM Group income protection schemeEPAM Group life assuranceGroup health schemeEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Corporate Programs, including Employee Referral Program with rewardsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirementsEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover Private medical insurance and dental care Employee Assistance Program Competitive group pension plan Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements30 days holiday per annumCompany Pension SchemeRegular performance assessmentsDiscount on Fitness-First Black Membershipbitkom - Corporate BenefitsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements) Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesFriendly and enjoyable working teamRegular corporate and social eventsFlexible and remote working opportunitiesAward-winning workplace: Great Place To Work certified in 2026, Kununu (Top Company 2022–2026), NewWork Business Award 2025 for outstanding culture, innovation and employee satisfaction.*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements5 weeks of vacationEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Enhanced parental leave Extended pension plan Daily sickness allowance insurance Employee assistance program Global business travel medical and accident insurance Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements25 days of paid leave per year + reduction of the working time (RTT days, number depending on the year) Meal vouchers Card (11 euros per day, 51% covered by EPAM)Life & Private medical insurance (50% of monthly cost covered by EPAM, including dental and vision insurance)Pension fund Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to eligibility requirements) Navigo (Ground transportation allowance, 50% of the monthly cost covered by EPAM) Monthly Afterwork organized by the HR TeamEPAM Referral ProgramRemote Work (under Business & Management approval)IT Equipment (Laptop (HP or MacBook, according to eligibility criteria), headphones, mouse, professional phone with monthly subscription fees covered by EPAM)Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements

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