Mining Industry Lead (Principal Consultant)

The Mining Industry Lead (Principal Consultant) will be responsible for establishing EPAM’s credibility, market presence and delivery capability across the mining and resources sector. This is a senior industry leadership role for someone who understands the mining value chain, speaks the language of asset owners and operators and can engage credibly with CIOs, CTOs, COOs, technology leaders and operational executives.

This is not a narrowly technical role. It is a strategic, high-impact role that includes market-making, practice-building and client-facing leadership. The candidate should be able to translate mining industry challenges into repeatable EPAM service offerings, support strategic pursuits, shape client conversations, contribute thought leadership and help build the team and ecosystem needed to grow the business. You’ll work at the intersection of mining, technology, data, AI and digital transformation — helping shape client solutions, build market-facing offerings and establish credibility in a growing practice.

The successful candidate will help define where EPAM can create differentiated value in mining, including digital transformation, operational technology, automation, data platforms, AI, enterprise modernization, asset performance, connected worker, sustainability and next-generation mining operations. This person will combine industry fluency, executive presence, commercial instinct and the ability to build a scalable consulting and delivery practice over time.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead EPAM’s global Mining & Resources competency, including its market positioning, priority use cases, service offerings, delivery capabilities, talent model, partner ecosystem and growth roadmapIdentify the areas where EPAM can create the most differentiated value for mining clients, such as mine planning, operational excellence, automation, asset performance, remote operations, data platforms, AI enablement, industrial digital twins, ESG/sustainability, enterprise architecture and field-to-boardroom operational visibilityLead pre-sales, client engagement and solution shaping to build credibility as a trusted partner in conversations around digital transformation, technology strategy, AI, data, automation, operational modernization and value realization in miningAct as a credible partner to mining executives, asset owners, CIOs, CTOs, digital and operational leaders and transformation sponsors in translating industry challenges into practical solutions across data, AI, cloud, digital and operational transformationDevelop repeatable industry offerings, accelerators, platforms and reusable solution frameworks, including opportunities aligned to strategic technology and ecosystem partnershipsPartner with EPAM account teams, regional business units, delivery leaders and industry teams to identify opportunities, shape proposals and win new workContribute to revenue growth, billability, pipeline development, client expansion and margin-accretive industry offeringsHelp establish a clear commercial model for the competency, including advisory engagements, delivery programs, managed services, accelerators and repeatable solutionsAs the business grows, build and lead a team of mining domain consultants, solution leads, architects, delivery specialists and industry practitionersCreate internal knowledge assets, playbooks, training materials and reusable frameworks that help EPAM scale its mining capabilityCreate and contribute to thought leadership, industry points of view, conference content, client briefings, white papers and executive presentationsTrack industry trends including automation, AI, electrification, energy transition minerals, safety, productivity, sustainability, resource modelling, remote operations and enterprise modernization, converting those into actionable client conversations and differentiated offerings

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a senior mining industry technology and transformation leader who has worked inside, alongside or deeply with major mining companies. They should have broad fluency across the mining value chain and enough depth to be credible with both business and technical stakeholdersThey should understand how mining companies operate, how decisions are made, where technology creates value and why many digital transformation efforts struggle to scale. They should be comfortable moving between strategy, operations, technology, data, AI, delivery and commercial conversationsThe candidate should bring an established network and credibility across the mining industry, including senior executives, technology leaders, operational stakeholders, vendors, partners and decision makers. They should be willing and able to support mining clients globallyStrong understanding of the mining value chain, including exploration, resource development, mine planning, operations, processing, maintenance, logistics, asset management, safety, sustainability and corporate functionsCommercially minded, with the ability to translate mining challenges into clear client value, practical solutions and market-facing offeringsSenior-level presence with strong collaboration, an interest in digital transformation, data, AI and emerging technologies and an established network in the Australian mining sector being highly advantageousExperience shaping or leading digital transformation, automation, data, AI, enterprise modernization, operational technology or industrial transformation programsStrong commercial orientation, including experience supporting sales pursuits, shaping proposals, growing accounts or developing market-facing offerings

Nice to have

Experience working with or for major global mining companies as well as for or with consulting, systems integration and professional services companiesBackground in mining technology, OT/IT convergence, industrial automation, digital twins, remote operations, connected worker, asset performance, AI/ML, data platforms, cloud transformation or enterprise architectureFamiliarity with mining software ecosystems, operational systems, industrial data platforms, planning systems, fleet systems, maintenance systems and enterprise platformsPrior responsibility for revenue, billability, utilization, practice growth or commercial targetsRecognized presence in the mining technology community through speaking, publishing, advisory work, industry participation or executive networks

We offer

By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at Great Place To Work-Certified™ in 2024, Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in 2023 & one of Most Loved Workplace, as recognized by Newsweek, 2021 - 2023.Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters.You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices.We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey.At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us.

How We Hire

Here, we summarize the typical journey to finding a job within EPAM. Apply and tell us about yourself! Go through some standard interviews:- General interview with a recruiter- Technical interview with our technology experts- Manager interview or Offer interview with a hiring manager Get ready to join the team! Not sure if you meet all the requirements? No problem. Let's talk anyway and find out more! It takes 1 min of application to start the journey with us. Apply now!

Life at EPAM

We are a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services that has rapidly grown in Australia since 2013. We adopt a global growth strategy, thinking and acting like start-ups, working in multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering results. With a multinational talented team, we have been delivering innovative solutions for cloud migration, cyber security, digital transformation, etc.   You will work in an open and friendly work environment where your professional skills and experience can stand out.