Associate Director, Advisor Relations

EPAM Systems; Newtown (PA); Remoto; USD 140.000 - 220.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning access

Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protec

Accident Insurance

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Discretionary annual bonus program

Discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI

Descrizione del lavoro

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Advisor Relations to lead our advisor-relations program across North America. You will build trusted relationships with senior sourcing advisors and consulting firms to generate qualified opportunities and shape differentiated bid responses.

You will translate advisor insights into go-to-market priorities, collaborate with sales, marketing and capability leaders, and manage partnerships to drive measurable growth and clear ROI.

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience in advisor relations, business development, sourcing advisory, strategic partnerships or a related field.
• Experience working with sourcing advisors and influencing complex technology services or business process services buying cycles.
• Established relationships with senior professionals at major sourcing advisory firms (e.g., ISG, Avasant, Everest, AlixPartners, Kearney)
• Understanding of the sourcing lifecycle, including opportunity qualification, proposal development, advisor-led workshops and pursuit coaching
• Commercial experience spanning lead qualification, executive sales conversations and cross-functional pursuit leadership
• Ability to translate complex technical capabilities into clear, credible and differentiated market narratives
• Executive presence, strong facilitation skills and the ability to operate effectively within a matrixed global organization
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred

Mansioni

• Develop and execute EPAM’s advisor relations strategy, prioritizing the firms, relationships and market opportunities that align with our growth objectives
• Build a sustainable pipeline of advisor-influenced opportunities by securing early market intelligence and increasing EPAM’s inclusion in priority RFPs and competitive bids
• Establish and deepen trusted relationships with senior sourcing advisors, maintaining tailored engagement plans that reflect EPAM’s evolving strategy
• Serve as the advisor‑relations lead throughout the pursuit lifecycle, gathering actionable coaching, creating effective backchannels and shaping differentiated bid responses
• Communicate EPAM’s value proposition and competitive differentiators through executive briefings, feedback sessions and relevant third‑party validations
• Act as a trusted internal partner to sales, marketing and capability leaders, translating advisor insights into strategic go‑to‑market priorities and executive decisions
• Manage commercial partnerships by building business cases for advisor services, evaluating utilization and guiding account teams on advisor selection
• Define and report on program performance, measuring relationship strength, sourced pipeline, win contribution and overall return on investment

Conoscenze

Advisor relations

Business development

Sourcing advisory

Strategic partnerships

Executive presence

Relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Shape EPAM’s market position and drive high-impact commercial opportunities by leading our Advisor Relations strategy across North America.

EPAM is seeking an Associate Director, Advisor Relations leader to build and execute a program that strengthens our position in advisor-influenced buying decisions. In this role, you will establish trusted relationships with senior sourcing advisors and consulting firms to generate qualified deal opportunities, improve performance in competitive pursuits and elevate the market’s perception of EPAM’s capabilities.

You will act as a critical bridge between EPAM and the sourcing advisory ecosystem, combining your deep knowledge of the sourcing lifecycle with strong commercial judgment. By translating advisor insights into go-to-market priorities and shaping differentiated bid narratives, you will help align senior stakeholders across our sales, marketing and capability teams to drive measurable growth.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and execute EPAM’s advisor relations strategy, prioritizing the firms, relationships and market opportunities that align with our growth objectives

• Build a sustainable pipeline of advisor-influenced opportunities by securing early market intelligence and increasing EPAM’s inclusion in priority RFPs and competitive bids

• Establish and deepen trusted relationships with senior sourcing advisors, maintaining tailored engagement plans that reflect EPAM’s evolving strategy

• Serve as the advisor‑relations lead throughout the pursuit lifecycle, gathering actionable coaching, creating effective backchannels and shaping differentiated bid responses

• Communicate EPAM’s value proposition and competitive differentiators through executive briefings, feedback sessions and relevant third‑party validations

• Act as a trusted internal partner to sales, marketing and capability leaders, translating advisor insights into strategic go‑to‑market priorities and executive decisions

• Manage commercial partnerships by building business cases for advisor services, evaluating utilization and guiding account teams on advisor selection

• Define and report on program performance, measuring relationship strength, sourced pipeline, win contribution and overall return on investment

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in advisor relations, business development, sourcing advisory, strategic partnerships or a related field

• Demonstrated success working with sourcing advisors and influencing complex technology services or business process services buying cycles

• Established relationships with senior professionals at major sourcing advisory firms (e.g., ISG, Avasant, Everest, AlixPartners, Kearney)

• Deep understanding of the sourcing lifecycle, including opportunity qualification, proposal development, advisor‑led workshops and pursuit coaching

• Commercial experience spanning lead qualification, executive sales conversations and cross‑functional pursuit leadership

• Ability to translate complex technical capabilities into clear, credible and differentiated market narratives

• Executive presence, strong facilitation skills and the ability to operate effectively within a matrixed global organization

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)

• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)

• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year

• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

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EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.