Technical Delivery Manager

About the Position

We're looking for a Technical Delivery Manager to join our team in Paris, France. You will lead strategic, large-scale GenAI transformation programs, overseeing complex initiatives from conception to full-scale implementation while ensuring high standards of quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a large, multi-disciplinary team of engineers, developers, designers, and project managers across distributed locations
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages high performance and manage complex team dynamics effectively
• Ensure the team consistently meets milestones while balancing speed and technical excellence
• Serve as the primary point of contact for C-suite stakeholders, particularly in the retail/e-commerce sector
• Partner with clients to define AI business cases, strategic roadmaps, and integration of GenAI into existing ecosystems
• Develop and execute end-to-end plans to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Manage project budgets, optimize expenses, and ensure financial targets are met without compromising quality
• Provide structured updates to executive leadership through high-level reporting and data-driven delivery metrics
• Apply Agile/Scrum principles effectively and adapt them to enterprise environments when necessary

Requirements

• Professional fluency in both French and English
• Extensive experience as a Program or Delivery Manager within consulting, IT services, or large-scale enterprise environments (retail/e-commerce experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated experience delivering AI or GenAI programs from proof of concept to production
• Strong understanding of modern SDLC approaches
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to handle high-stress situations and resolve conflicts
• Ability to approach complex problems with innovative solutions and drive toward resolution
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary stakeholders and distributed teams

Nice to Have

• Experience managing multi-vendor setups and transitioning activities from third-party providers
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on optimizing delivery lifecycle
• Strong self-reflection and adaptability

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Collaborate with top-tier professionals in the GenAI space
• Competitive contractor terms

About the Company

EPAM Systems is a global software engineering and product development company that partners with the world’s leading brands to deliver digital transformation and technology innovation.