Senior AI-Native Delivery Manager

We are searching for a Senior AI-Native Delivery Manager to lead the comprehensive delivery of integrated digital solutions for a prominent oil and gas client in the Middle East.

This position demands a combination of advanced engineering and architectural knowledge, practical experience in AI project delivery, and the ability to build strong relationships with C-level executives and government stakeholders in a multicultural, Arabic business context. The chosen candidate will act as the primary client liaison, manage a diverse delivery team, and contribute to account expansion, with frequent travel to the UAE required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of digital solution delivery, from initial concept through to production deployment in complex enterprise settings
• Serve as the primary client interface, ensuring transparent communication and alignment with project objectives
• Lead and inspire a multicultural, cross-functional delivery team working across multiple project streams
• Direct project planning, estimation, and execution in technically challenging and ambiguous environments
• Champion Agile and Scrum methodologies with a focus on delivering tangible business value
• Establish and maintain robust risk management practices, proactively identifying and addressing potential delivery risks
• Govern project delivery across a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives and government officials
• Collaborate with account management to drive account growth, delivery strategy, and client satisfaction metrics
• Guide the design and integration of backend systems, including microservices, event-driven architectures, and API-led solutions
• Oversee enterprise integration, data architecture, and security for hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructures
• Lead AI and machine learning initiatives from use-case selection and proof of concept to production and ongoing improvement
• Make strategic architectural decisions regarding advanced AI technologies such as LLMs, RAG pipelines, vector databases, and prompt engineering
• Leverage AI-powered tools in daily delivery management, including coding assistants and automated planning solutions

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 8 years in senior delivery, program, or architecture leadership roles
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale, enterprise-level programs involving multiple workstreams, 50+ team members, and multi-year durations
• Advanced leadership in Agile and Scrum, emphasizing results and managing portfolios of concurrent projects
• Expertise in risk management, including proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of delivery risks
• Strong planning and estimation skills in complex and uncertain technical environments
• Experience managing delivery across senior stakeholder groups, including C-level executives and government representatives
• Demonstrated success in supporting account growth, delivery strategy, and client satisfaction in partnership with account management
• Deep knowledge of backend architecture, including microservices, event-driven systems, and API-led integration
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or similar standards
• Strong background in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including infrastructure as code, containerization, CI/CD, and observability
• Experience managing hybrid environments that combine cloud, on-premises, multiple vendors, and legacy systems
• Proficiency in enterprise integration patterns, data architecture (data lakes, lakehouses, streaming), and security at the enterprise level
• Hands-on leadership of AI/ML projects from ideation and prioritization through proof of concept and production deployment
• Technical understanding of modern AI architectures, including LLMs, RAG pipelines, embeddings, fine-tuning, and prompt engineering
• Working knowledge of cloud AI platforms such as Azure AI/OpenAI Service, AWS SageMaker, Vertex AI, and Databricks
• Experience leading interdisciplinary AI teams, including data engineers, ML engineers, data scientists, and business product owners
• Practical use of AI tools in delivery management, such as AI coding assistants and AI-driven risk or planning tools
• Exceptional written and spoken English at a C1 business level, with strong executive presentation skills
• High emotional intelligence and adaptability in communication for diverse cultural and seniority contexts
• Demonstrated people leadership, fostering motivation, psychological safety, and high performance in multicultural teams

Nice to have

• Certifications relevant to cloud platforms, AI, or delivery management

Benefits

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it's the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all:

• Monetary bonuses for taking part in the referral program
• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Seven trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Discounts from 800+ partners (sports activities, restaurants, stores and services)