$130K - 340K a year
Lead and scale a global AI product development team, define AI platform strategy, manage budgets and P&L, and engage directly with customers to drive product improvements.
11+ years in software/product development leadership, 5+ years specialized AI/ML experience, managing large distributed teams, strong technical AI expertise, and proven P&L ownership.
As Director of AI & Product Development, you’ll own the strategy, execution, and growth of Epicor Prism—our advanced cross-product AI platform. You’ll scale and lead high-performing teams across geographies, drive technical excellence, and deliver intelligent solutions that transform how our customers operate. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building AI-powered products that matter. What You Will Be Doing: Provide strategic leadership and full ownership of Epicor Prism, an advanced cross-product AI platform and solution. Oversee and scale cross-functional teams (initially 10–20 direct reports, ramping to 50+ within 12 months) across the US, India, and Mexico. Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier AI engineering and forward-deployed talent; establish clear hiring, onboarding, and development plans. Define high-level architecture and technical strategy in collaboration with UX, product management, and QA leadership. Own budget planning and P&L management, translating financial targets into team goals and project deliverables. Cultivate a rapid, iterative development culture tailored for AI—leveraging generative AI techniques, proactive quality practices, and agile principles. Set and enforce functional requirements, performance benchmarks, and compliance standards. Lead forward-deployed customer engagements—deploying small teams on-site every two months to gather feedback and drive product improvements. Represent Epicor at customer and internal events to present accomplishments and share thought leadership. What You Will Likely Bring: Deep technical expertise in generative AI, machine learning frameworks, and Python-based development. Proven experience with forward-deployed engineering models and direct customer interaction. Exceptional strategic thinking, prioritization, and cross-functional influencing skills. Strong background in international team leadership, managing across multiple time zones. Demonstrated success owning P&L, hitting growth targets, and driving operational excellence in high-growth environments. Ability to rapidly scan and assess code, diagnose issues, and guide technical teams toward robust solutions. What Could Set You Apart: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent (Master’s preferred). 11+ years of progressive software/product development leadership. 6+ years managing and scaling multi-disciplinary, geographically distributed teams. 5+ years of specialized AI/ML industry experience. Track record of turning around underperforming products or teams and delivering measurable impact. #LI-MB2 #LI-HYBRID or REMOTE About Epicor At Epicor, we’re truly a team. Join 5,000 talented professionals in creating a world of better business through data, AI, and cognitive ERP. We help businesses stay future-ready by connecting people, processes, and technology. From software engineers who command the latest AI technology to business development reps who help us seize new opportunities, the work we do matters. Together, Epicor employees are creating a more resilient global supply chain. We’re Proactive, Proud, Partners. Whatever your career journey, we’ll help you find the right path. Through our training courses, mentorship, and continuous support, you’ll get everything you need to thrive. At Epicor, your success is our success. And that success really matters, because we’re the essential partners for the world’s most essential businesses—the hardworking companies who make, move, and sell the things the world needs. Competitive Pay & Benefits Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being. Internal Mobility: Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting, with 25% of positions filled internally. Career Development: Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone, along with our Mentoring Program to boost your personal development. Inclusive Workplace: Collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive, global workplace that fosters innovation and celebrates partnership. Work-Life Balance: Policies built on mutual trust and support, encouraging time off to rest, recharge, and reconnect. Global Mobility: Comprehensive support for international relocations and permanent residency processes. Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement Epicor is committed to creating a workplace and global community where inclusion is valued; where you bring the whole and real you—that’s who we’re interested in. If you have interest in this or any role- but your experience doesn’t match every qualification of the job description, that’s okay- consider applying regardless. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Range: Minimum: $130,000 USD Maximum: $340,000 USD The salary range provided reflects the national average for this job title and does not represent compensation specific to Epicor Software Corporation. Actual compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and market factors relevant to the position. Recruiter: Matthew Brady, Shobhini Srinivas At Epicor, we know that success comes from working together. Everyone has a role to play, and it’s the essential partnerships across our company that are crucial to our customers' success and our growth as a business. We’re truly a team. Working in close partnership, we bring wide-ranging talents together in powerful collaborations. We think innovatively, share our knowledge generously, and constantly learn from our colleagues. We’re proud of the success we achieve every day, but we never stop challenging ourselves and encouraging each other. Together, we go further and imagine an even brighter future. Whatever your career journey, we’ll help you find the right path. Through our training courses, mentorship, and continuous support, you’ll get everything you need to thrive. At Epicor, your success is our success. And that success really matters, because we’re the essential partners to the world’s most essential businesses – the hardworking companies who make, move, and sell the things the world needs. Thank you for considering a career with Epicor. Whether you're exploring opportunities on our careers page, preparing for a phone screen or interview, have already applied, or have been through our application process, we appreciate your interest and the time you have invested. We are committed to showing you how much we care about your future. 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This job posting was last updated on 10/19/2025