Western Europe Practice Head - Data Science (Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI)(m/f/d) Berlin, Germany or Remote

Responsibilities

• Lead the Western European Data Science, ML/AI Practice
• As a part of Global Data Practice team, work with other practices, as well as European Business leadership team, to help expand our footprint across Western Europe
• Help drive Generative AI, Advanced Analytics, Computer Vision, NLP end-to-end competency development, encompassing capability scaling, opportunity intake, solutioning, staffing, and execution
• Focus on practical AI application frameworks, including Data, MLOps, and LLMOps as well as actively participate in the development of Responsible AI, ESG, AI Security offerings
• Assist in the development of enterprise transformation offerings, with pragmatic AI adoption as a major driver for productivity enhancement and the establishment of new revenue streams
• Drive vertical (business) and horizontal (enablement) cross-organizational, multi-disciplinary teams to champion an AI-first product vision
• Assist in forming a practical vision for AI's impact on productivity (SDLC/Engineering, customer centers, etc.)
• Collaborate with client partners up to C-level to bring AI products and programs to life whilst maintaining strong long lasting relationships, ensuring their satisfaction through effective delivery to maximize growth
• Support sales / pre-sales activities by assessing Data opportunities, responding to RFP’s, creating proposals and presentations
• Manage and act as a mentor to a multi-disciplinary European data team of Lead Data Scientists, Data Architects, Data Tech Consultants up to and including Senior Director level fostering their professional growth and development across ML/AI
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in ML/AI and emerging technologies, proactively recommending new approaches and methodologies to address challenges in the space/markets and geographies in which the clients operate
• Attend and speak at relevant industry events and conferences showcasing EPAMs extensive and high quality delivery capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science or a related field or extensive relevant work experience
• Very strong hands-on background in data science, understanding of AI/ML technologies and concepts
• Good grasp on AL/ML operationalization, MLOps, Data Platforms
• Industry visionary, avid technologist at heart and a senior proven leader who can drive a Data Science, ML/AI Practice in a large consulting organization
• Extensive work history across Data technology and business with the ability to comfortably interact with colleagues and clients at all levels
• Proven track record in designing and implementing ML/AI solutions and end-to-end competency development
• Demonstrated experience in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders to secure funding or sell ML/AI projects
• Exceptional ability to drive C-level client engagements and demonstrate the full extent of EPAM’s capabilities and market offering
• Able to think outside the box, drive end-to-end initiatives and engagements and understand the complexity of driving changes in a global multinational organization
• This role is not exclusively focused on high level strategy/team management but a robust tech background with hands-on experience in the relevant areas highlighted is absolutely essential
• Fluent German and English speaker required

We offer

• 30 days holiday per annum
• Company pension scheme
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• bitkom - Corporate Benefits
• Regular corporate and social events
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements