Undelucram.ro on behalf of: EPAM RomaniaEPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, 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.We are looking for a Senior Program Manager to join our CEE Data Practice and play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver data and AI solutions across the region. You will sit at the intersection of delivery, strategy, and client engagement — driving program governance, ensuring cross-functional alignment, and accelerating the adoption of AI-driven delivery frameworks.This role is part of the newly established CEE Data Delivery Management Office (DDMO) and will work closely with Delivery Managers, Business Units, GDO, and pre-sales teams to build scalable, client-centric delivery operations.ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end program management across multiple concurrent data and AI engagements within the EU regionEstablish and maintain program governance structures: status reporting, risk management, escalation paths, and delivery cadencesDrive delivery quality by aligning teams to best practices, milestones, and client expectationsManage program-level dependencies, resource constraints, and cross-team coordinationChampion the adoption of the AI Delivery Model framework across client engagementsCollaborate with the AI CoE and Delivery Managers to pilot, iterate, and scale AI-augmented SDLC processesIdentify opportunities to embed AI tooling into delivery workflows for faster, higher-quality outcomesBuild and maintain trusted relationships with Business Unit leads, GDO partners, and key client stakeholdersAct as a primary escalation point for program-level issues, providing clear communication and timely resolutionSupport pre-sales activities including scoping, estimation, and solution design for data and AI programsTranslate business goals into actionable delivery plans and communicate progress to executive stakeholdersMentor Delivery Managers and project leads; support onboarding and buddy allocation processesContribute to practice-wide initiatives: KPI design, capability building, and process improvementParticipate in community-building activities including practice events, knowledge sharing, and cross-practice collaborationRequirements10+ years of program or project management experience in a technology services or consulting environmentProven track record delivering complex data, analytics, or AI programs at scaleHands-on experience with AI/ML delivery — solid understanding of MLOps, data pipelines, and AI SDLC frameworksStrong stakeholder management skills — comfortable engaging with both C-level clients and engineering teamsExperience working in a matrixed, multi-geography organization with distributed delivery teamsExcellent command of program governance practices (risk, RAID, reporting, change management)Proficiency in English (written and spoken)Efficiency in acquiring new knowledgeNice to haveGerman language skills (written and/or spoken)PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certificationExperience in a delivery leadership role within a global IT services companyFamiliarity with EPAM delivery models, tools, and regional structureBackground working across multiple EU verticals (CPGR, Life Science, Financial Services, Energy)Hands-on experience using LLMs and Agentic AI in the SDLCWe offerWe believe that the greatest strength of the company is its people. EPAM is fully committed to help its employees to reach their full potential and achieve their professional goals through continues learning. With this in mind, we would like to introduce to you few of the many opportunities and services which we believe will help you expand your current knowledge:Full access to cutting-edge tools and technologiesCompetitive compensation depending on experience and skillsAll-around Social package: professional & soft skills training, medical & family care programs, sportsRelocation opportunitiesFree English classesUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsContinuous experience exchange with experts and professionals worldwideFriendly team and comfortable working environmentEngineering, corporate, and social events within and outside the CompanyFlexible working scheduleOpportunities for self-realization Show more Show less