2023-04-13 14:47:21

Service Delivery Director

EPAM Systems, SIA
6700 - 8500 €/m Gross
Occasional remote work possibility

Job Description

EPAM is seeking a Service Delivery Director to be the single point of accountability for a complex, multi-workstream program spanning AMS, infrastructure and data platform operations, and product sustainment. You will lead delivery governance, commercial management, and executive client relationships. An entrepreneurial mindset is essential.

_This position offers hybrid setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas._

  • Own program health across all workstreams: governance cadence, KPIs, SLAs, escalations, and risks
  • Run the RAID process and define reporting, dashboards, and steering committee packs
  • Drive consistent delivery practices, tooling, and quality standards across workstreams
  • Be EPAM’s primary relationship owner with senior client stakeholders across geographies
  • Lead steering committees, QBRs, and executive briefings; translate delivery performance into business language for C-level audiences
  • Build trusted advisor relationships that position EPAM for long-term growth
  • Lead knowledge transfer from incumbent vendors, onboard EPAM teams, and establish steady-state operations
  • Design the target operating model with AI-native capabilities (agentic workflows, GenAI copilots, intelligent monitoring) built in before go-live
  • Stand up monitoring and alerting during Build so each account launches with early warning in place
  • Own the transition risk plan, readiness criteria, go/no-go checkpoints, and hypercare with zero disruption to critical operations
  • Own incident and problem management, and hold system performance and stability within agreed SLAs
  • Tune automation and AI-native tooling in production, and feed lessons back into Build
  • Reduce recurring incidents and ticket volume through root-cause fixes and automation
  • Own the GenAI and automation roadmap as core to the delivery model, not a side initiative
  • Keep AI-native capabilities current and share proven practices across EPAM
  • Own revenue forecasting, margin tracking, cost modelling, and billing accuracy
  • Manage SOWs and change requests; protect against uncompensated scope creep
  • Develop organic growth opportunities and lead expansion proposals with the account team
  • Lead and develop workstream leads, delivery managers, and specialists in a high-accountability culture
  • Improve employee NPS and reduce project attrition
  • Contribute to talent acquisition, succession planning, and EPAM’s delivery management community

Requirements

  • 10+ years in Managed Services or IT delivery leadership, with direct ownership of both Build and Run (steady-state operations)
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, complex programs with strategic business impact
  • An entrepreneurial mindset: ownership, initiative, and a drive to build and grow
  • Expertise in vendor consolidation, including transition execution and knowledge retention
  • Strong background in Application Managed Services delivery and governance
  • Hands-on experience implementing AI-native solutions and process automation
  • Track record of AI-driven optimization with measurable outcomes
  • Ability to drive efficiency and cost optimization through technology-driven process improvement
  • Working knowledge of service design, SIAM, ITIL, DevOps, and monitoring and alerting at scale
  • Track record of improving client satisfaction and employee NPS, including reducing attrition
  • Creative problem-solving in restrictive or highly regulated environments
  • Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills with senior stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Nice to have

  • ITIL v4/v5 certification or equivalent
  • Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • AI certifications
  • . Experience restructuring delivery teams to meet changing business objectives

Company offers

  • Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years
  • Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies
  • World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
  • Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices
  • GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys
  • Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life
  • Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas
  • Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more