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.
Description
You are strategic, resilient, engaging with people and a natural self-starter. You have a passion for solving complex problems. If this sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity to join EPAM's as Engagement Manager or Director in our rapidly growing CPG / Retail Data Science and Analytics Practice. Scroll down to learn more about the position's responsibilities and requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Help clients solve their most important business problems using Data Science, Advanced Analytics and ML/AI. This role calls for a combination of business aptitude, broad analytics and data acumen, and robust project management skills. Specifically your day to day work will require you to
• Understand client's business needs and key pain points
• Lead client teams and internal teams though all stages of engagement from pre-sell to MVP to scaled delivery
• Assemble and lead a team of EPAM analysts, data scientists and engineers to deliver impactful results
• Drive solution development and provide thought leadership
• Guide team - including offshore - on a day to day basis; ensure high quality of delivery
• Work with client teams to drive adoption, and work to remove business, technical and political roadblocks
• Provide project management: ensure projects are delivered within the agreed schedule and budget, deliver clear and consistent communications within projects and across stakeholders of all levels, manage project scope, expectations to keep everyone aligned

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ Years of CPG or Retail analytics experience, preferably on vendor side
• CPG / retail domain knowledge, ability to comfortably discuss business issues with clients
• High competency in CPG syndicated data
• Competency/experience in Big Data and Cloud technologies, including Cloud data platforms, data lakes, data warehousing
• Experience and proven track delivering data processing platforms and/or scaled analytics solutions to CPG or retail clients, ideally with an area of deep expertise in one or more specific areas (data platforms, RGM, e-commerce, forecasting, trade optimization or similar)
• Proven track record of pre-sales engagements which resulted with awarded business
• Practical knowledge to participate in and influence solution design discussions
• Experience managing medium to large-scale analytics/data/technology initiatives
• Strong communications and client management skills, poise and presence to interact with senior stakeholders
• Ability to work with challenging clients and objectives
• Desire to learn & expand your comfort zone whenever a new technological trend in Data & Analytics arises

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• REQ #: 208161267

ADDITIONAL

• This position operates in a remote capacity, but you must live within driving distance to an EPAM office. Your recruiter will discuss specific details about work location during the initial interview process
• Depending on the position, EPAM employees may need to work at a client worksite or an EPAM office. To protect employees and help communities fight the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination is required to visit a EPAM office in the US, and many of our clients have similar policies in place. Due to this, a COVID-19 vaccination may be necessary and when applicable, specific details will be discussed during the interview process which may include providing proof of vaccination. For candidates with exceptional circumstances that prevent them from getting the COVID-19 vaccine, we will offer alternative reasonable accommodation, where possible, which should be coordinated by your recruiter and discussed directly with an HR Representative