Digital Delivery Director / Project Director
Location:
London; UKWork type: HybridSeniority: DirectorPrimary skill: Project ManagementPosted: 2026-09-29We're looking for a Digital Delivery Director / Project Director to join our team in London, UK in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will lead large-scale digital commerce, content and marketing transformation programmes for leading Retail and CPG organizations, ensuring end-to-end accountability for outcomes, budgets and client satisfaction.
You will act as a strategic advisor while working hands-on with globally distributed strategy, design, engineering and technology teams. The position calls for expertise in delivering complex programmes with measurable business impact, agile delivery leadership, composable commerce architectures and a solid grasp of how AI can responsibly accelerate outcomes within these ecosystems.
ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end delivery of digital programmes with annual budgets of 10M+ from initiation to release in compliance with EPAM governance standardsDrive large-scale ecommerce and composable commerce implementations alongside content and marketing technology solutionsApply agile methodologies throughout, monitoring delivery health, escalating risks early and maintaining transparency with all stakeholdersAdopt business case-oriented delivery ensuring client objectives and KPIs are consistently metPromote responsible adoption of AI and Generative AI, scaling AI-enabled solutions from PoC to production while embedding governance for security, compliance and cost risk mitigationManage geographically distributed delivery teams (80+ FTE) across on-site, nearshore and offshore locations defining effective operating models and ensuring productivityBuild strong client partnerships at VP and C-level, serving as the trusted delivery lead and supporting governance frameworksParticipate in pre-sales activities, prepare proposals and statements of work, and shape implementation planning aligned to client strategiesMentor and coach delivery teams to foster continuous improvement and a culture of excellenceRequirementsAt least 10 years of experience in digital delivery of commerce, content and marketing solutions with strong exposure to Retail and CPG sectorsProven success leading multi-shore teams on complex transformation programmes exceeding 10M budget across the full project lifecycleSolid technical and delivery knowledge of ecommerce and composable commerce platforms along with core cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Expertise applying agile delivery methods (Scrum, SAFe or equivalent)Business case-oriented delivery experience with measurable ROI outcomesFamiliarity with AI and Generative AI-enabled delivery, including advisory capability on acceleration opportunities and related risk managementAbility to engage confidently with technology and business stakeholders at the executive levelNice to haveDegree qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent industry experienceAgile certifications (e.g. Scrum, SAFe) or PMP/Programme Management accreditationExperience implementing MACH frameworks, omnichannel solutions and marketing platformsHands-on involvement in AI/GenAI solution delivery into production environmentsWorking knowledge of data governance and associated delivery principlesWe offerEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover Private medical insurance and dental care Employee Assistance Program Competitive group pension plan Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements