Are you a technology leader passionate about solving complex large-scale challenges and driving cutting-edge technology solutions for clients? Would you like to work in one of the world's most innovative and entrepreneurial digital engineering, cloud and AI-enabled transformation services companies whilst shaping the future of our business in Ireland?
EPAM is seeking a technically hands-on
Director or Senior Director of Architecture & Technology Consulting in Dublin, Ireland
with a strong background in the Financial Services/Banking industry. In this role, you will align closely with our leadership teams to help drive strategic growth, foster deep relationships with clients, advance major initiatives, bridge the gaps between business and technology teams, whilst ensuring alignment with business goals and enhancing technological capabilities.
The role requires a unique blend of expertise in solution architecture, technology consulting, product and delivery management.
We embrace a flexible work environment made up of home working, office-based team collaboration and client site interaction.
Responsibilities
* Partner closely with the Ireland Country Delivery Head and wider leadership teams across Europe to shape the business, technology, strategic direction and footprint across local client projects
* Leverage your hands-on technologist experience to build strong credibility and foster collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams up to CxO level, both within EPAM and our clients
* Partner with clients to guide them through complex decisions and technology choices, supporting their modernisation and innovation journeys while strengthening their long-term capabilities
* Direct our technology consultancy efforts in both sales/pre-sales, RFPs and POCs ensuring that we deliver impactful, results-driven solutions
* Provide guidance through the complexity of solution architecture, find the right balance between innovation, technical feasibility and long term sustainability
* Provide expert consulting in areas such as architectural reviews, audits, architectural roadmaps and technical governance
* Develop and present comprehensive technology business cases that span architecture, strategy and IT organisational change management
* Lead and mentor teams of Solution Architects, Technology Consultants, Product Managers and Delivery Managers, offering guidance and fostering an environment where they can grow and excel
* Represent EPAM at external industry conferences, enhancing our market visibility and leadership across our core capabilities
Requirements
* Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or similar, or strong relevant work experience
* Hands-on industry visionary, passionate technologist, and a senior proven leader, confident in driving a Solution Architecture and Technology Consulting capability within a large consulting organisation
* Proven experience acting in hands-on roles across some of the following: Technology Practice Lead, Director/Senior Director of Solution Architecture/Technology Consulting, CTO, Head of Product Management, or Head of Technical Delivery, ideally with a deep understanding of software development, platform delivery, solution architecture, and digital transformation
* Strong industry experience across Banking/Financial Services, with in-depth knowledge of core functional capabilities and common platform solutions in that industry
* Well-versed in the development of Enterprise Architecture, including governance, business drivers, technology, and change management processes
* Demonstrable success in leading multi-disciplinary project teams and delivering technology streams for large-scale, complex transformation projects by guiding clients to make the right technology decisions for the long-term success of their business
* Strategic thinker with the ability to drive end-to-end initiatives and engagements, understand the complexity and relative timeframes of creating a roadmap for replacing a core capability in a global multinational organisation
* Comfortable engaging in pre-sales activities, offering advisory support whilst responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs) and developing Proofs of Concept (POCs)
* Exceptional communicator, skilled at conveying complex ideas and strategic perspectives to all levels and layers of the organisation
* Ideally, a good knowledge of the Irish market and local industry trends, enabling you to better shape and advise on the direction of the practice
We offer
* EPAM Group income protection scheme
* EPAM Group life assurance
* Group health scheme
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
* Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
* Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
* *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements