Technical Delivery Director

Role Summary

We're looking for a highly technical, proactive, people-smartTechnical Delivery Directorwith expertise in the software services industry to join our team in Gothenburg.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing complex transformation programs and projects for one of our key clients in the region, working within multiple workstreams with both the local delivery team and the delivery team globally.

In this role, you will be accountable for the overall program delivery, client satisfaction and management of expectations while ensuring that the work is on strategy, on time and within budget. You will be working alongside globally renowned and award-winning design, development and technology teams who are passionate about what they do and how they do it. You will play a key role in building strong business and technology relationships and take a 'hands-on' approach to define, deliver and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities - Lead a strategic and critical program in the GenAI transformation area, end-to-end, for a key client in the automotive and construction equipment sector

• Manage client relationships and expectations, representing delivery at the governance level
• Coordinate multiple activity streams and clients, ensuring seamless delivery across all aspects, including finance, sourcing, implementation, and business outcomes
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams of product owners, architects, engineers, and quality assurance professionals to drive estimates, delivery plans, and retrospectives
• Proactively identify and manage engagement risks, escalating major issues early on
• Participate in business development efforts for both existing and new clients, continuously identifying new opportunities
• Engage in the entire pre-sales cycle, prepare client proposals, define implementation and design, and present solution architecture and delivery statements of work

Requirements - 5+ years of experience in the automotive and construction equipment industry, with a strong understanding of business models

• Experience working with cloud and data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Data Mesh, AI/ML, AI Strategy, Snowflake)
• Experience working with AI/ML solutions and a solid understanding of the applications of AI and Generative AI (GenAI) in various business and IT scenarios
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and various methodologies, including expertise in both Agile and Waterfall delivery models
• Hands-on experience delivering complex projects, managing client stakeholders at all levels, and successfully driving IT services engagements
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with clients, work effectively as a member of a dynamic and dispersed virtual team, and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication, presentation, and planning skills
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and iterative delivery approaches for building scalable and modern solutions
• Hands-on experience with technology and software engineering practices, including the ability to supervise, recommend competitive technical decisions, and ensure a winning mix of delivery practices applied to projects
• Experience delivering data projects and proficiency in data management concepts, including data governance, data quality, data integration, and data lifecycle management
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, from initiation to delivery, while prioritizing tasks effectively and leveraging geographically distributed delivery teams from both the client and EPAM
• Business fluency in English

Nice to have - Good knowledge of backend and infrastructure services

We offer - EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Company's pension plan
• Private healthcare insurance
• Safety & life insurance
• Gym discounts
• Wellness Grant (SEK 2000)
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements