Head of Northern California, Delivery

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. Req.#860823922 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