Principal Client Engagement Lead - Data & AI (Southeast US)

Are you a seasoned Data & AI consultant ready to drive growth and innovation in a newly consolidated North American business unit? EPAM is seeking a Principal Client Engagement Lead to lead strategic account development and drive our data and AI business in the Northeast and Southeast regions. Join a global leader in digital transformation and make a high-impact contribution to our clients and business.

• Build trusted partner relationships with senior client stakeholders, serving as a principal advisor and engagement lead
• Provide thought leadership in Data & AI, helping clients define their analytics agenda and identify opportunities for value creation
• Proactively drive the adoption of six core services: Data & AI platform development/support, AI use case implementation, modern analytics, business process automation, and data modernization
• Develop and grow key strategic accounts, expanding engagements to $5–10M annually
• Pursue and win strategic opportunities across a diverse portfolio of regional accounts
• Enable and educate business unit and business development teams to identify and source new opportunities
• Align with business teams and senior leadership to co-develop account plans and strategies for delivery, growth, and client satisfaction
• Lead complex transformational initiatives, serving as solution architect, consultant, program manager, or engagement leader as needed
• Own and contribute to strategic deliverables such as strategy, target operating model, solution visions, and roadmaps
• Maintain a hybrid work setup, with up to 30% regional travel to client sites and EPAM offices

• 10+ years of experience in Data & AI consulting or delivery
• Proven success in developing and growing client relationships, with strong business acumen
• Experience leading complex data analytics projects and engagements, with a track record of driving revenue and value creation
• Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, adding value to clients and supporting delivery teams
• Strong understanding of data platforms, analytics, AI, and modernization trends; practical experience with major data analytics technologies
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
• Experience with end-to-end data analytics project delivery, including solution design and technology selection

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program