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EPAM is seeking a **Vice President, Head of Delivery for Northern California** to lead and elevate our delivery programs in one of our most dynamic regions. This executive role is responsible for driving critical delivery initiatives, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring operational excellence for high-profile clients and innovative solutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate strategic vision, hands-on technological leadership, and a proven ability to deliver complex programs in fast-paced environments, while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and inspiring teams to achieve exceptional results.

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Responsibilities

+ Lead complex, multi-disciplinary programs across industries —spanning traditional delivery and advanced AI/ML, GenAI, and automation — while ensuring EPAM’s delivery standards and client expectations are met

+ Define and manage product, AI, and delivery roadmaps in partnership with executive stakeholders, solution architects, and EPAM’s AI Centers of Excellence

+ Provide strong technical and delivery leadership across architecture, engineering, QA, Agile, and AI capabilities to drive scalable, secure, and compliant enterprise solutions

+ Own critical technology and architecture decisions, including the integration of AI to improve scalability, efficiency, and user experience

+ Transparently track and communicate progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle

+ Build, lead, and mentor high-performing cross-functional teams while promoting AI-first methodologies in design, estimation, testing, and operations

+ Identify and implement standardization, process optimization, and best practices across delivery and AI-driven initiatives to improve productivity and quality

+ Support regional delivery strategy, pre-sales, and business development by contributing to solutioning and executive-level client interactions

Requirements

+ 15+ years of experience in software delivery, including 10+ years in senior roles such as a hands-on Delivery Lead, Solution/Enterprise Architect/Software Engineer, or Technical Lead within professional services

+ Senior-level leadership overseeing large-scale, complex engineering initiatives for enterprise clients, from pre-sales through execution

+ Strong technical foundation across software delivery management, solution architecture, SDLC, and Agile/Kanban/Waterfall methodologies

+ Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and align diverse stakeholders to achieve high-quality delivery outcomes

+ Exceptional executive client management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

+ Advancing expertise in AI/ML, LLMs, GenAI, vector databases, MLOps, and AI governance, with experience integrating AI into major digital transformation programs

+ Strategic vision to guide executives on AI adoption, architecture, investment, and enterprise operating models, leveraging AI tools to enhance decision-making and productivity

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience, supported by relevant advanced certifications

We offer

+ Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)

+ Health Savings Account

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)

+ Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

+ Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

+ Paid Time Off

+ Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

+ Accident Insurance

+ Employee Discounts

+ Pet Insurance

+ Employee Stock Purchase Program

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (https://www.youtube.com/embed/NU\_mnNITn2o?si=IiCxyQ4sr1YJWxDG)

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training, the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $250,000 - $350,000 USD. This position is also eligible for variable compensation incentives. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

In accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, you may find a copy of the Notice containing a summary of the Ordinance’s key provisions here: Concept FCO Posting 8 27 24 (lacounty.gov)

Applicants and Employees in Unincorporated Los Angeles County: The Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance (LAFCO) requires employers conducting criminal history checks for applicants or employees to state the job duties for which certain criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship. For this position, these job duties include: engaging with clients, employees, and other third-parties (including the general public); accessing company and client information, IT systems and infrastructure, assets, property, and products, including proprietary coding, programs, applications, and data; and appropriately handling such information, including company and client confidential and personal information. For this reason, certain criminal history may result in the withdrawal of a condition offer of employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the LAFCO and the California Fair Chance Act.

EPAM welcomes all applicants and will consider qualified candidates with criminal history such as arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.

EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.