We are seeking a seasoned Delivery Director with solid expertise in Data Software Engineering and deep Retail/CPG/MFG domain experience. This role is responsible for leading large, enterprise-scale data engineering programs, owning delivery across managed services and fixed-price engagements. The candidate will act as a trusted partner to senior Retail and CPG clients, driving data-led business outcomes across merchandising, supply chain, customer and digital commerce domains.

Responsibilities

Lead and govern large-scale Retail & CPG data engineering and analytics programs across multiple portfolios
Own end-to-end program delivery, including scope, timelines, quality, risk, financials and margins
Build, scale and manage global delivery teams of 200+ data engineers, architects and delivery leaders
Drive delivery excellence across managed services, fixed-price and outcome-based engagement models
Establish strong program governance, delivery KPIs, SLAs and operational metrics
Act as the primary client-facing delivery leader, engaging with CXOs,



Retail IT leaders and business stakeholders
Ensure alignment between data architecture, engineering execution and Retail business objectives
Proactively manage risks, dependencies, escalations and stakeholder expectations across large programs
Translate Retail business needs into scalable data engineering solutions across merchandising, supply chain, inventory, demand forecasting, customer, loyalty, omnichannel commerce, pricing, promotions and store operations
Partner with sales and presales teams to shape delivery strategies for large Retail & CPG deals
Engage confidently in architecture and design discussions with engineering and platform teams
Mentor senior leaders and build high-performing, domain-focused delivery organizations

Requirements

20+ years of overall IT experience with 10+ years in senior leadership roles
Expertise in Data Software Engineering and enterprise data platforms
Proficiency in PySpark, Python-base

📌 Data Delivery Director (Pune)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Pune