Data & AI Consultant

About the Position

Data & AI Consultant

EPAM is expanding its Media & Entertainment industry practice and is seeking a Consultant to assist media companies in unlocking the value of their data and leveraging AI for meaningful outcomes. This role is at the intersection of delivery, innovation, and business development. You will collaborate with broadcasters, streaming platforms, content owners, publishers, and sports organizations on critical data and AI challenges such as content intelligence, audience analytics, personalization, operational automation, and GenAI adoption. If you are passionate about being at the forefront of media strategy and modern data and AI engineering, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep knowledge of data architecture solutions spanning cloud data platforms, streaming data, data lakes, lake houses, and analytics layers relevant to Media & Entertainment use cases.
• Analyze client data ecosystems, platforms, pipelines, governance models, and analytics maturity.
• Develop transformation roadmaps and next-generation architectures aligned with client needs and emerging industry standards.
• Apply working knowledge of modern data and AI tooling (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/Azure/GCP data services, vector databases, LLMs, ML pipelines) to design practical, scalable solutions.
• Shape and support AI/ML implementations including recommendation engines, content tagging and metadata intelligence, audience segmentation, demand forecasting, and GenAI-powered workflows.
• Analyze and stay current on emerging data and AI trends in Media & Entertainment (e.g., synthetic media, AI-driven personalization, content supply chain automation, rights and metadata intelligence) and translate them into actionable client strategies.
• Lead and support engagements end-to-end: work planning, requirements documentation, stakeholder workshops, stakeholder management, solution design, deliverable ownership, and team oversight.
• Manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle and provide alternative recommendations when needed to keep objectives on track.
• Build trusted relationships with mid- to senior-level business and technology stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver client presentations, workshops, and written work products that translate complex data and AI concepts into clear business language.
• Quickly assess client challenges and engage cross-functional partners to develop the right solutions.
• Anticipate and mitigate project risks with sound judgment on when to escalate to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Genuine passion for technology and business in the Media and Entertainment space.
• Strategic and resilient, with the interpersonal intelligence to build trust with clients and colleagues.
• Self-starter who brings an innovative spirit and strong work ethic to every engagement.
• Balance of analytical rigor (IQ) and client awareness (EQ); know when to push and when to listen.
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with large and complex datasets.
• Thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and treat complexity as an opportunity, not an obstacle.

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 – 15-25 paid days, depending on level and tenure with EPAM
• Paid Holidays – nine total per year
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Discretionary annual bonus program (if eligible)
• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program (if eligible and hired into a qualifying level)

About the Company

EPAM is a global software engineering and product development company that partners with the world’s leading brands to deliver digital transformation and technology innovation. With a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions, EPAM leverages cutting-edge technologies to help clients achieve their business goals.