Director, Applied AI Transformation - Insurance (m/f/d) at EPAM Systems

Director, Applied AI Transformation – Insurance (m/f/d) – EPAM Systems

This full‑time on‑site position in Germany offers great opportunities for career growth and is available across multiple European locations in a hybrid or remote working mode.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute applied AI and agentic transformation strategies for insurance clients
• Serve as an advisor to C‑suite executives on AI adoption and digital innovation initiatives
• Lead presales efforts including opportunity shaping, business case construction and go‑to‑market support
• Facilitate workshops to translate business challenges into high‑impact AI and agentic use cases
• Drive enterprise AI adoption and oversee change management for successful delivery
• Lead cross‑functional teams delivering AI and multi‑agent solutions from conception to production
• Maintain expertise in large language models, multi‑agent architectures, RAG frameworks and AI orchestration platforms
• Ensure solutions meet scalability, risk, security and compliance requirements in regulated environments
• Mentor EPAM and client teams to develop AI capabilities and accelerate adoption
• Monitor emerging technologies and market trends to position EPAM as a thought leader in insurance applied AI

Qualifications

• 10+ years in insurance with experience leading transformation and technology‑driven innovation
• Strong understanding of insurance industry regulations, value chains and processes including underwriting, claims, distribution and reinsurance
• Proven experience advising senior executives and implementing AI adoption strategies at scale
• Applied experience with AI including large language models, multi‑agent solutions and orchestration frameworks
• Familiarity with major AI labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft AI) and hyperscaler platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Ability to originate and convert AI transformation engagements leveraging presales and business‑case expertise
• Leadership experience building and managing cross‑functional teams in global contexts
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in regulated business environments
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business; MBA preferred
• Ability to travel as required

Benefits

• 30 days holiday per annum
• Company pension scheme
• Regular performance assessments
• Discount on Fitness‑First Black Membership
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Learning and development opportunities, including in‑house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
• Friendly and enjoyable working team, regular corporate and social events
• Flexible and remote working opportunities