Director, Applied AI Transformation - Energy & Utilities

We're looking for a Director, Applied AI Transformation – Energy & Utilities to join our team across multiple European locations in a hybrid or remote working mode. You will lead enterprise-scale agentic transformation across business and IT for global energy and utilities organizations. Acting as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, you will drive the design, deployment and adoption of AI and agentic solutions that deliver measurable business impact in a complex, highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute applied AI and agentic transformation strategies for energy and utilities clients
• Serve as a strategic advisor to C-suite executives on AI adoption and digital transformation
• Lead account-facing presales activities including shaping opportunities and building business cases
• Facilitate workshops to co-create actionable AI use cases aligned to client objectives
• Drive enterprise AI adoption by identifying high-value scenarios and leading change management
• Lead cross-functional teams delivering AI and agentic solutions from concept to production
• Maintain hands-on expertise with large language models, multi-agent platforms and AI ecosystems across major labs and hyperscalers
• Champion enterprise-scale solutions ensuring scalability, compliance and security standards
• Build and mentor EPAM and client teams to scale applied AI delivery capabilities
• Monitor market trends and evangelize EPAM’s leadership in applied AI for energy and utilities

Requirements

• 10+ years in energy and utilities with experience leading transformation or large-scale technology programs
• Deep understanding of energy sector regulations, HSE requirements and operational processes across trading, generation, grid and asset management
• Proven experience advising senior executives on AI adoption and innovation strategies
• Applied experience with AI including large language models, multi-agent systems and RAG frameworks
• Familiarity with leading AI labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft AI) and hyperscaler platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Demonstrated ability to shape business cases and originate AI engagements through presales activities
• Strong leadership experience building and managing cross-functional global teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in regulated environments
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business; MBA preferred
• Ability to travel as required

We offer

• 5 weeks of vacation
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Extended pension plan
• Daily sickness allowance insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Global business travel medical and accident insurance
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses

• Please note that any offers will be subject to appropriate background checks

• We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies

• For this position, we are able to consider applications from the following:

• - Swiss nationals
• - EU/EFTA nationals
• - Third-country nationals based in Switzerland with an appropriate work permit
• - Displaced people from Ukraine who are currently in Switzerland and hold, or have already applied for, S permits