Overview

We are seeking a Senior AI-Native Delivery Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of integrated digital solutions for a major oil and gas client in the Middle East.

This role requires a unique blend of deep engineering and architecture expertise, hands-on AI delivery experience, and the ability to build trusted relationships with C-level executives and government stakeholders in a multicultural, Arabic business environment. The successful candidate will serve as the primary client contact, lead a diverse delivery team, and play a key role in account growth, with regular business travel to the UAE.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full lifecycle of digital solution delivery, from ideation to production roll-out, for complex enterprise environments
  • Act as the main point of contact for the client, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals
  • Manage and motivate a multicultural, interdisciplinary delivery team across multiple workstreams
  • Oversee project planning, estimation, and execution in technically complex and ambiguous settings
  • Drive Agile and Scrum practices focused on delivering measurable business outcomes
  • Implement rigorous risk management processes, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks
  • Govern delivery across a broad stakeholder board, including C-level executives and government officials
  • Support account growth, delivery strategy, and client satisfaction KPIs in partnership with account management teams
  • Guide the architecture and integration of backend platforms, including microservices, event-driven systems, and API-led integrations
  • Oversee enterprise integration, data architecture, and security for hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
  • Lead AI/ML delivery initiatives, from use-case prioritization and PoC to production deployment and iterative improvement
  • Make informed architectural decisions on modern AI technologies, including LLMs, RAG pipelines, vector stores, and prompt engineering
  • Utilize AI tools in daily delivery management, such as AI coding assistants and automated planning solutions

Requirements

  • At least 15 years of progressive IT experience, with a minimum of 8 years in senior delivery, program, or architecture leadership roles
  • Demonstrated success delivering large-scale, enterprise-grade programs with multiple workstreams, 50+ FTEs, and multi-year timelines
  • Expert-level leadership in Agile and Scrum, with a focus on outcomes and portfolio management across concurrent projects
  • Strong skills in risk management, including proactive identification, quantification, and mitigation of delivery risks
  • Advanced planning and estimation abilities in complex, ambiguous technical environments
  • Experience governing delivery across senior stakeholder boards, including C-level and government representatives
  • Proven track record supporting account growth, delivery strategy, and client satisfaction in collaboration with account management
  • Deep expertise in backend platforms and services architecture, including microservices, event-driven systems, and API-led integration
  • Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalent
  • Strong working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including infrastructure as code, containers, CI/CD, and observability
  • Experience managing complex hybrid environments that combine cloud, on-premises, multi-vendor, and legacy systems
  • Proficiency in enterprise integration patterns, data architecture (data lakes, lakehouses, streaming), and enterprise-grade security
  • Hands-on experience leading AI/ML delivery from ideation and use-case prioritization through PoC and production roll-out
  • Technical literacy in modern AI architectures, including LLMs, RAG pipelines, embedding/vector stores, fine-tuning, and prompt engineering
  • Working knowledge of cloud AI platforms such as Azure AI/OpenAI Service, AWS SageMaker, Vertex AI, and Databricks
  • Experience managing interdisciplinary AI teams, including data engineers, ML engineers, data scientists, and business product owners
  • Personal experience using AI tools in delivery management, such as AI coding assistants and AI-driven risk/planning tools
  • Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills at a C1 business level, with executive-level presentation abilities
  • High emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt communication style for different cultural and seniority contexts
  • Proven people leadership skills, fostering team motivation, psychological safety, and high performance in multicultural teams

Nice to have

  • Relevant certifications in cloud, AI, or delivery management

Georgia (Production)

We connect like-minded people

  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers 

We cover it all

  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
  • Comprehensive medical & family care package   
  • Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

Uzbekistan (Prod)

We connect like-minded people:

  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events  

We invest in your growth: 

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers 

  • Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language

We cover it all:

  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
  • Medical & family care package   
  • Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
  • Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

Kazakhstan (Prod)

We connect like-minded people:

  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth: 

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers 
  • Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
  • Medical & family care package   
  • Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
  • Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

Kyrgyzstan (Prod)

We connect like-minded people:

  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events 

We invest in your growth: 

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all:

  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
  • Medical & family care package   
  • Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
  • Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
  • Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

Armenia (Prod)

We connect like-minded people

  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact  
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home 
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers    

We cover it all

  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
  • Comprehensive medical & family care package   
  • Four trust days per year for personal needs
  • Discounts for fitness clubs
  • Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)

[epamgdo] Georgia (Hybrid)

This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Georgia, whether it's your home, well-equipped offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

[epamgdo] Uzbekistan (Hybrid)

Unlock the potential of remote work in Uzbekistan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our office in Tashkent.

[epamgdo] Kazakhstan (Hybrid)

This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Kazakhstan, whether it's your home or well-equipped offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.

[epamgdo] Kyrgyzstan (Hybrid)

Unlock the potential of remote work in Kyrgyzstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our office in Bishkek.

[epamgdo] Armenia (Hybrid)

This is a fully remote position that offers you the flexibility to work from any location in Armenia, whether it's your home or well-equipped offices in Yerevan or Gyumri.

[epamgdo] Georgia (About EPAM)

EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.

[epamgdo] Uzbekistan (About EPAM)

EPAM Uzbekistan is a team of technologists and innovators united by technology. In 2019, we opened our first office in Tashkent. Since then, we’ve built a continuously learning organization that helps its employees reach their full potential and achieve professional goals through learning. Our agile methodologies, client collaboration frameworks, engineering excellence programs, and hybrid teams offer many career paths and development opportunities.

[epamgdo] Kazakhstan (About EPAM)

EPAM is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In Kazakhstan, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.

[epamgdo] Kyrgyzstan (About EPAM)

EPAM Kyrgyzstan is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In 2022, we opened our first office in Bishkek that works with the world's leading companies across many different industries. EPAM builds a continuously learning organization and helps its employees reach their full potential and achieve their professional goals through learning. Our agile methodologies, client collaboration frameworks, engineering excellence programs, and hybrid teams offer many career paths and development opportunities.

[epamgdo] Armenia (About EPAM)

EPAM Armenia is a team of talented innovators united by a passion for technology. In 2014, we opened our first office in Yerevan, and now we have a second engineering hub in Gyumri. We've built a continuously learning organization that helps its employees rapidly advance their careers. Here you will work with the world's industry leaders, support impactful projects using the latest technologies, collaborate with multi-national teams, and have access to a wide variety of development opportunities.