Data Delivery Management

Position Role: Data Delivery Manager

Description

·        We are looking for a Data Delivery Manager to join our team

·        The role is to ensure end-to-end successful delivery for complex programs, projects, or multiple workstreams in the Data. The Data Delivery Manager is accountable for the overall project delivery, client satisfaction, and management of expectations while ensuring that the work is on strategy, on time, and within budget.

·        You are bringing delivery expertise and theoretical knowledge from the Data domain, working alongside globally renowned, award-winning development and technology teams who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it. “Faster delivery with better quality” is our competitive edge even for complex data engineering solutions.

·        To play a key role building strong business / technology relationships, taking a hands-on approach to define and deliver embodying and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

·        Own end-to-end delivery on the assigned account(s)

·        Assure governance of processes in delivery management and production as per selected delivery model

·        For the top management and client - act as a single point of responsibility over any delivery related matters, including escalations, upsell, ramp-downs, etc

·        Take responsibility over resources needed for delivery - assure sound skills and seniority staffing according to the delivery roadmap

·        Accountable for the technical leadership regarding the delivery. Ensuring a sound and future-proof architecture is planned and the implementation meets the technical quality standards

·        Coordinate between multiple disciplines, stakeholders

·        Establish and manage long-term partnerships with the client(s)

·        Address client(s) issues and identify and manage engagement risks

·        Coordinate the preparation of customer proposals and statements of work

·        Ensure that projects are delivered in line with EPAM processes and methodologies; Well versed in different delivery models, with focus on agile approaches

·        Make sure that the customer executes their responsibilities on the engagements

·        Build up delivery plan along with estimations on timeframes, quality and quantity of resources required to successfully deliver projects

·        Establish a strategy of continuous delivery risk management that enables proactive decisions and actions throughout the delivery life cycle

·        Measure and improve delivery productivity

·        Support sales activities; participate in bid process, provide technical and management expertise to win bids

·        Help mentoring and coaching other delivery managers

·        Actively contribute in EPAM-wide delivery management community

·        Contribute to the growth and day-to-day management of the local Data Practice

Requirements

·        Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

·        Strong background in Data Delivery Management and Data Solution Architecture

·        Must have experience leading complex delivery of Data Migration/Data Platform/ Data Management solution with industry best practices.

·        Good understanding of data engineering challenges and proven experience with data platform engineering

·        Experience in establishing and managing a multi-project setup (Fixed Fee Projects)

·        Should have end to end project/program implementation experience including Cloud Big data, BI & Analytics, Data science, AI/ML Solutions.

·        Experience working in a pre-sales environment from solutions to client communication highly desired

·        Knowledge of software development/Product lifecycle, methodologies (Agile, Kan-ban, Waterfall), and IT roles

·        Experience in implementing projects with AI/ML Solutions & GENAI Use cases are preferred.