Director/principal of Data Science Consulting

As one of the world’s leading digital transformation service providers, we are looking to actively expand our Data Practice across Europe to meet increasing client demand for our services. We are looking for a **Director/Principal of Data Science Consulting** in France with a specific focus on Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The role is a senior-level position and offers an exciting opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies, deliver ML/AI-driven solutions and play a highly visible role in partnering closely with multiple clients and our Data leadership teams globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical leadership and strategic direction expertise in ML and AI, driving the design, development and implementation of ML/AI solutions for clients
- Engage with clients to understand their business challenges and requirements and effectively communicate how ML/AI solutions can address them
- Lead the identification of new ML/AI opportunities, either through selling solutions or securing funding by leveraging your technical expertise and engaging senior decision-makers
- Shape ML solutions and properly scope/price engagements, establishing optimal operating models and project team organisation and leading the transition from the sales process to the delivery phase
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction through effective project delivery, clear communication and timely issue resolution
- Engage client stakeholders at the executive/C-level, helping them drive enterprise-wide agenda to maximize growth
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in ML/AI and emerging technologies, proactively recommending new approaches and methodologies to address challenges in the space/markets and geographies in which the clients operate
- Support sales/pre-sales activities by accessing Data opportunities, responding to RFP’s, creating proposals and presentations

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Strong experience in a senior/leadership role within Data & Analytics/ML/AI as well as a proven track record in designing and implementing ML/AI solutions
- Knowledge and understanding of different architectures: CNN/RNN, Transformers, LLM, Multimodal, Foundation models etc
- Solid understanding of ML algorithms, both classical and Deep Learning based
- Demonstrated experience in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders to secure funding or sell ML/AI projects
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams in different geographies and building strong client relationships
- Technical proficiency in programming languages such as Python and ML libraries/frameworks such as PyTorch/TensorFlow
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex business requirements and translate them into practical ML/AI solutions
- Fluent French and English is essential
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science or a related field or relevant work experience

WE OFFER
- 25 days of paid leaves per year + reduction of the working time (RTT days, depending on the year)
- Meal vouchers (11 euros, 51% paid by EPAM)
- EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Private medical insurance (including dental and vision insurance)
- Pension fund
- Safety and life insurance
- Navigo (Ground transportation allowance) 50% reimbursed by EPAM
- Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more