Cloud Engagement Leader AWS Financial Services

Responsibilities
Partner with EPAM's Financial Services Business Unit to deliver high-quality AWS engagements and expand cloud presence within the portfolio
Collaborate with AWS senior leaders in Financial Services to amplify the joint value proposition and create differentiated customer impact
Engage with Director-, VP-, and C‑level client executives as a trusted AWS technology advisor
Build and accelerate strategic relationships with AWS, cultivating strong alignment with key stakeholders
Identify, develop, and close cloud transformation opportunities, driving growth across the portfolio
Serve as the Cloud Transformation leader for Financial Services clients, contributing in roles such as Engagement Manager, Lead Consultant, Architect, Delivery Leader, or Program Leader, depending on business needs
Lead AWS deal development efforts as a player‑coach, supporting and orchestrating strategic pursuits across EPAM
Mentor and enable Client Partners and Senior Delivery Leaders in cloud business best practices
Ability to travel up to 25-50%

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; an MBA or Business Administration background is a plus
10+ years of technology consulting and delivery experience with recent focus on AWS modernization programs
5+ years of demonstrated success driving and growing cloud business in professional services, ISV, or enterprise engineering environments
Practical fluency in emerging AI-driven delivery models such as AI-Native Development and FDE, with the flexibility to expand expertise
Strong background in Cloud Engineering, with hands‑on experience in structuring cloud migration and modernization programs
Experience working with AWS, strong AWS competency. AWS certifications are highly desirable
Expertise in designing and implementing cloud enablement, migration, app modernization, cloud-native development, cloud governance, CCoE, DevOps, and SRE initiatives
Industry exposure in Financial Services is essential
Strong executive communication and relationship‑building skills
Proven ability in strategic sales pursuit management and cross‑team orchestration
Direct or indirect sales background with aggressive revenue targets
Ability to translate a big-picture vision into clear, actionable plans
Experience working with Fortune 1000 clients