We are seeking a Senior Director of Data Consulting to join our remote team.
This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape data-driven strategies for global clients while influencing the direction of enterprise data solutions. You will collaborate with talented professionals across multiple disciplines and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment. The position allows you to make a lasting impact on both client success and organizational growth.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of enterprise data platforms and solutions that align with business objectives and long-term vision
- Define and architect data frameworks such as data lakes, advanced analytics platforms and reporting solutions using leading cloud providers and modern data technologies
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, Solution Architects and technical teams to translate business needs into scalable and future-ready data architectures
- Advise clients on data strategy, governance and operating models to create efficient and sustainable data ecosystems aligned with their requirements
- Lead consulting engagements and presales activities, demonstrating expertise in data engineering, data management and analytics
- Assess existing data environments, pinpoint gaps and recommend improvements for data quality, accessibility and governance
- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in data management, AI/ML and cloud solutions, and apply these insights to client projects
- Create and deploy accelerators, blueprints and open-source tools to enhance EPAM’s Data Service Offerings
- Ensure compliance with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices, maintaining quality-driven code and effective CI/CD processes
- Communicate complex technical concepts and strategies effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, enabling stakeholder alignment and informed decisions
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on data technology and strategy
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in IT with at least 10 years in a related role such as Data Technology Consultant or Data Architect in enterprise data initiatives
- Participation in 10 or more projects or involvement in launching at least 3 products or key product capabilities to market
- Proven capability to manage teams of 70 or more FTEs or smaller teams with significant business impact
- Expertise in data platforms and cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure and GCP
- Hands-on proficiency with data processing frameworks such as Databricks and MS Fabric for large-scale data projects
- Competency in SQL and Python for data engineering and analytics tasks
- Background in Master Data Management (MDM), data governance and data quality tools to ensure reliable data
- Familiarity with AI/ML technologies, including natural language processing and computer vision
- Understanding of SDLC, CI/CD and quality-focused software development practices
- Knowledge of data architecture, data lifecycle management and enterprise data product design
- Experience delivering large-scale data solutions, including data lakes, analytics platforms and reporting systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design and implement innovative data solutions
- Proven ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to define and execute effective data strategies
- Track record of managing and delivering complex data projects with measurable business outcomes
- Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
- Fluency in English at C1 level, with strong written and spoken communication skills
- Background in consulting, including stakeholder management, client relationship development and communication of technical topics
- Familiarity with industry trends and the ability to conduct market and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions
Nice to have
- Relevant data, cloud or analytics certifications