AI Native Delivery Manager

We are looking for an AI Native Delivery Manager to lead high-performing, cross-functional AI-native delivery pods across production client engagements. In this role, you will be responsible for orchestrating end-to-end software delivery by leveraging AI-accelerated Software Development Life Cycle (AI SDLC) models, Spec-Driven Development (SDD), and modern AI coding infrastructure.

This role is ideal for experienced Delivery Managers or Engineering Managers with a strong software engineering background who have actively integrated AI tools into their delivery workflows and are passionate about setting new benchmarks for software delivery speed and quality.

This position offers hybrid setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Montenegro, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Herceg-Novi and Podgorica.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-Native Pods: Oversee and manage cross-functional engineering pods, ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery across billable client engagements
• Champion AI SDLC & SDD: Drive adoption of Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and AI-assisted workflows (coding, testing, architecture, and documentation) to maximize delivery velocity and code quality
• Delivery Governance & Execution: Manage backlog execution, track key performance metrics (throughput, lead time, quality gates), and ensure delivery commitments are consistently met
• Stakeholder & Architect Alignment: Partner closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners, and Client Delivery Leads to proactively manage scope, identify risks early, and unblock engineering teams
• Continuous Feedback & Knowledge Capture: Capture delivery metrics, harvest AI artifacts, spec patterns, and post-engagement insights to continually refine and scale the broader AI delivery ecosystem
  
  

Requirements

• Engineering Background: Proven background in software engineering (formerly an engineer, tech lead, or hands-on manager) with a solid understanding of modern software architecture and development pipelines
• Delivery Leadership: 3+ years of experience as a Delivery Manager or Engineering Manager leading technical teams in agile client engagements
• AI Tooling & SDLC Proficiency: Practical experience using AI-accelerated development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) and integrating them into team workflows
• Agile & SDD Mastery: Deep understanding of Spec-Driven Development, user story decomposition, prompt engineering for development, and modern CI/CD practices
• Outcome & Value Driven: Focused on delivering tangible business value, velocity metrics, and production-ready features rather than tracking vanity activities
• Proactive Ownership: Demonstrates strong accountability, surfaces delivery risks early, and effectively bridges technical teams with client stakeholders
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Passionate about staying ahead of rapid advancements in AI tools, agentic workflows, and emerging delivery paradigms
• Communication: Strong English communication skills (B2+/C1 level) with the ability to articulate technical trade-offs and delivery progress to senior leadership and clients
  
  

We offer

• We connect like-minded people
• Experience exchange with colleagues from 55+ locations
• Corporate and social events
• Enjoyable working environment
• Personal career development, soft skills and well-being programs
• Unlimited access to Internal Learning Platform
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical package (can be extended to family members)
• Four trust days per year for personal needs
• Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)
  

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates whose experience closely matches the job requirements will be contacted. If you do not receive an email from us, please do not be discouraged - feel free to apply for other positions that better align with your experience. If you have any questions, you can reach us at jobsmontenegro@epam.com. Show more Show less