Regional AI Run Lead, WCA
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About the Position
Regional AI Run Lead, WCA
Director · Hybrid · Turkiye, Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
About the Role
AI/Run is EPAM's operating model for enterprise AI adoption: a production-grade framework that takes organizations from isolated copilots and pilots to AI-native delivery, combining governed tooling and integration patterns, role-based enablement, and measurable tracking of adoption and ROI across the SDLC.
We are looking for a Regional AI Run Lead to own the AI/Run organization for the Western and Central Asia (WCA) region: a senior, hands-on leader who has personally shipped AI-native delivery and is accountable for the measurable AI maturity of the entire WCA geography. The scope and accountability of the role correspond to a Senior Director / VP level.
Responsibilities
- Own AI maturity across WCA: assess every delivery center in the region, assign local owners and cadences, and move teams toward production-scale AI-native delivery
- Lead the three pillars of the WCA AI/Run organization, setting priorities and allocating capacity across accounts
- Engage early in RFPs and renewals; shape managed-output and fixed-fee commercial structures and move engagements away from time-and-materials
- Grow AI-native engineering capacity through structured enablement and a pipeline of senior talent ready for forward deployment
- Represent AI maturity and transformation credibility in the client conversations where regional deals are decided
- Harvest reusable assets, accelerators and delivery patterns from regional projects and land them in the global framework
- Build and lead a cross-location core team of AI solution architects, forward deployed practitioners and engineering squads delivering flagship projects
- Report against outcome metrics: maturity score movement, signed AI-native / managed-output SOWs, trained talent volume, client revenue and margin impact, and assets adopted by other regions
Requirements
- Senior delivery or engineering leadership with a hands-on record of shipping AI-native work, not advisory only
- Comfortable owning a P&L-adjacent commercial number
- Direct, practical experience with AI-assisted engineering tools and agentic delivery approaches
- Experience shaping SOWs, RFPs and outcome-based commercial models, and negotiating scope with senior client stakeholders
- Track record of building or scaling accelerators, reusable assets or engineering platforms across teams
- Experience operating across regions, delivery centers or large-scale programs
- Strong bias toward sharing proven approaches across geographies
- Credibility to make maturity judgments that directly influence client decisions
- Advanced English proficiency (C1 level) with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
What We Offer
Continuous Upskilling, Learning & Development
- Diversity of tasks and projects
- Assessment center for objective review of competency level
- Personal development plan
- Mentoring programs and leadership development
- Certification and professional development support
- Access to learning platforms including more than 2,500 internal courses
- English courses taught by certified teachers
Corporate Benefits
- Extra leave days
- Referral bonuses
Compensation Package
- Competitive compensation paid in USD
- Regular salary and performance reviews
Medical & Healthcare
- Private health insurance
- Well-being events
Working Environment
- Recreation areas and kitchens
- Tea, coffee and snacks
- Sports equipment and game consoles
- IT Equipment
- Microsoft’s Software Assurance Home Use Program (HUP)
We connect like-minded people
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
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
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership
Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
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