Principal (Director) Data Science Consultant Practice Lead

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EPAM is driving digital transformation across the Middle East and we’re expanding our Data Practice in Saudi Arabia to meet the rising demand for cutting-edge Generative AI (Gen AI) and advanced data solutions.

We are looking for an experienced Principal (Director) Data Science Consultant Practice Lead with a strong focus on Gen AI applications across industries. In this role, you will design, deploy and optimize AI-driven solutions, helping organizations unlock new opportunities and navigate the evolving AI landscape.

If you are passionate about leveraging AI to solve complex business challenges and create real impact, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of AI-driven innovation.

The role offers exciting opportunities to play a highly visible role in partnership with the wider European data leadership teams to drive growth in the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction expertise with clients across industries to define and execute Gen AI strategies that align with their business goals
• Design and implement innovative AI-driven products, including customer personalization tools, demand forecasting systems, dynamic pricing solutions and operational automation
• Lead the development, deployment and monitoring of Gen AI / ML models with a strong focus on MLOps, operational scalability and model lifecycle management
• Leverage Gen AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), to solve industry-specific challenges such as supply chain optimization, risk assessment, predictive maintenance and enhanced customer engagement
• Communicate AI strategies, opportunities and risks effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams
• Ensure AI solutions are fair, explainable and aligned with responsible AI practices
• Work closely with legal and compliance teams to navigate industry regulations
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging Gen AI technologies and evolving regulatory landscapes
• Contribute to pre-sales activities, including client presentations, product demos and responses to RFPs / RFIs

Requirements

We offer

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Business Development, Information Technology, and Engineering

Industries

Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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