EPAM Cloud Engagement Leader (Microsoft Business Group) (m/f/d)
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About the role
We are looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial and results-driven Cloud Engagement Lead to join EPAM's rapidly growing Microsoft Business Group in Germany in a hybrid working mode. In this senior leadership revenue-owning role, you will manage the Microsoft business within your assigned unit. This involves close collaboration with EPAM leadership, our delivery organization, Microsoft stakeholders and clients to drive cloud-enabled transformation.
You will initiate, shape, close and cloud transformation engagements across priority accounts and designated industries. This role requires you to take ownership of bookings and revenue closure while serving as a strategic coordinator across Sales, Practices, Microsoft and Delivery to ensure sustainable, scalable growth.
Above all, you will manage your portfolio as a business - taking a proactive approach and holding yourself accountable for performance. You will combine strong business development instincts with solution credibility, guiding clients through their Microsoft modernization journeys, building executive relationships and promoting best practices across co-selling, co-delivery and cloud engagement methodologies.
Responsibilities
Own bookings, growth metrics and pipeline creation for Microsoft cloud transformation engagements
Lead opportunities from origination to closure, including deal shaping and commercial structuring
Execute land-and- strategies across AI, cloud modernization, data and application innovation
Build trusted relationships with client executives, positioning EPAM as a long-term partner
Collaborate with Microsoft account and industry teams to execute joint go-to-market and co-sell motions
Leverage Microsoft programs and funding (e.g., ECIF) to unlock opportunities and accelerate deal closure
Shape strategic cloud transformation deals, including architecture oversight and executive messaging
Lead strategic pursuits, presentations and pricing strategies for high-value programs
Align closely with EPAM Business Units to ensure pipeline health and account growth
Contribute to GTM campaigns, industry initiatives and Microsoft-aligned solution accelerators
Mentor client partners and teams in Microsoft co-sell best practices and partner-led selling
Requirements
10+ years in technology consulting, cloud strategy or digital transformation, with Microsoft cloud experience
5+ years in business development, sales leadership or alliance management roles tied to aggressive revenue targets
Proven track record in closing complex, multi-stakeholder cloud transformation deals with measurable results
Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure, application modernization, data and AI platforms
Familiarity with Microsoft co-sell programs, incentive structures and partner engagement models
Ability to lead executive-level discussions and shape strategic programs independently
Excellent stakeholder management, commercial negotiation skills and communication capabilities
Experience operating in matrixed organizations and partner-led ecosystems
Willingness to travel up to 25–50%
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
We offer
30 days holiday per annum
Company Pension Scheme
Regular performance assessments
Discount on Fitness-First Black Membership
bitkom - Corporate Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
Friendly and enjoyable working team
Regular corporate and social events
Flexible and remote working opportunities
Award-winning workplace: Great Place To Work® certified in 2026, Kununu (Top Company 2022–2026), NewWork Business Award 2025 for outstanding culture, innovation and employee satisfaction.
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