Director, Applied AI Transformation - Retail & Consumer Products (m/f/d)
We're looking for a Director, Applied AI Transformation – Retail & Consumer Products (m/f/d) to join our team across Europe in a hybrid or remote working mode. In this strategic role, you will lead AI and agentic transformation initiatives for global retail and consumer goods enterprises, advising C-suite stakeholders and driving innovations that deliver measurable business outcomes in dynamic and competitive markets.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute applied AI and agentic transformation strategies for retail and consumer product clients
- Act as a strategic advisor to executives on AI adoption and digital innovation
- Lead presales activities including building business cases and shaping new opportunities
- Facilitate workshops to translate complex business challenges into actionable AI solutions
- Drive AI adoption at scale through change management and value-driven delivery plans
- Lead cross-functional teams to deploy AI and multi-agent solutions from concept to production
- Maintain expertise in large language models, orchestration frameworks and AI ecosystems across major labs and hyperscalers
- Ensure AI solutions meet security, compliance and scalability standards for retail operations
- Mentor internal and client teams to strengthen applied AI capabilities
- Monitor emerging technology trends and represent EPAM as a thought leader in AI for retail
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in retail and consumer products with leadership in business transformation or digital innovation roles
- Deep understanding of omnichannel commerce, supply chain complexity and merchandising economics
- Proven experience advising C-suite executives and leading AI adoption strategies at enterprise scale
- Practical experience with AI technologies including large language models, multi-agent systems and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) frameworks
- Familiarity with leading AI labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft AI) and major hyperscaler platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Strong background in presales, business case development and strategic solution design
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage cross-functional global teams
- Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business; MBA preferred
- Ability to travel as required
