Overview

We are seeking a Data Delivery Director to lead enterprise-scale data engineering programs for Retail, CPG, and Manufacturing clients.

This role is responsible for overseeing global delivery teams, ensuring program excellence, and acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders to drive data-led business outcomes across merchandising, supply chain, customer, and digital commerce domains.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and govern large-scale Retail and CPG data engineering and analytics programs across multiple portfolios
  • Own end-to-end program delivery including scope, timelines, quality, risk, financials and margins
  • Build, scale and manage global delivery teams of 200+ data engineers, architects and delivery leaders
  • Drive delivery excellence across managed services, fixed-price and outcome-based engagement models
  • Oversee P&L, margins and utilization
  • Establish strong program governance, delivery KPIs, SLAs and operational metrics
  • Act as the primary client-facing delivery leader engaging with CXOs, Retail IT leaders and business stakeholders
  • Ensure alignment between data architecture, engineering execution and Retail business objectives
  • Proactively manage risks, dependencies, escalations and stakeholder expectations across large programs
  • Drive engineering best practices, automation and operational maturity across data delivery teams
  • Partner with sales and presales teams to shape delivery strategies for large Retail and CPG deals

Requirements

  • 20+ years of overall IT experience with 10+ years in senior leadership roles
  • Strong delivery leadership experience in Data Software Engineering and enterprise data platforms
  • Proven experience delivering solutions using PySpark, Python-based data engineering, Databricks, Lakehouse architectures, Snowflake and Power BI
  • Skills in analytical and reporting solutions including AIML, SQL and large-scale analytical data processing
  • Background in open-source data frameworks and distributed processing technologies
  • Hands-on exposure to AWS and Azure cloud platforms in large Retail data environments
  • Deep understanding of batch and streaming pipelines, data quality, performance optimization and data governance
  • Experience managing Retail and CPG data delivery programs including merchandising, category analytics, supply chain, inventory, demand forecasting, customer, loyalty, omnichannel commerce, pricing, promotions and store operations analytics
  • Proven ability to translate Retail business needs into scalable data engineering solutions
  • Experience leading Retail industry–focused data delivery teams across geographies
  • Demonstrated success leading large enterprise delivery engagements with full delivery and financial ownership
  • Extensive experience in managed services transitions, stabilization and steady-state delivery
  • Strong background in fixed-price and milestone-based delivery models
  • Proven ability to mentor senior leaders and build high-performing, domain-focused delivery organizations
  • Active involvement in presales, RFP/RFI responses and large deal pursuits
  • Capability to define delivery models, estimates, staffing plans and risk mitigation strategies
  • Strong executive presence to articulate delivery approach and execution confidence to Retail and CPG clients

India

Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies

Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications

Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms

Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons

Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects

Focused individual development

Benefit package:

  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits

Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)

[epamgdo] India (About EPAM)

EPAM 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.

[epamgdo] India (About EPAM)

EPAM 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.

[epamgdo] India (About EPAM)

EPAM 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.

[epamgdo] India (About EPAM)

EPAM 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.