Business Consulting Principal

EPAM Systems Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protec

Accident Insurance

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a director-level Business Consulting Principal with a proven track record in leading large-scale engagements, driving growth, advising C-suite executives, and supporting practice expansion.

Embedded in the Energy unit, the role guides transformation, operating model design, and value realization for top-tier energy clients. The candidate will mentor senior leaders, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and represent the firm in thought leadership and industry events.

Qualifications

• Experience: 12–15+ years, with 8+ in leadership roles within top-tier management consulting, Big Four, or boutique advisory firms.
• Consulting & Leadership track record: proven success scaling a consulting practice and leading global delivery teams.
• Domain & Industry acumen: strong understanding of Energy & Utilities; core consulting disciplines.
• Technology Fluency: ability to advise on Cloud, Data & AI, Enterprise Platforms to achieve outcomes.
• Executive Presence: outstanding communication, negotiation, and influence with C-suite.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth, financial performance, and capability expansion of Energy Business Consulting practice.
• Act as senior trusted advisor to C-level executives across global energy enterprises; steer large transformation programs.
• Lead business development, proposal development, and account expansion across key energy accounts.
• Oversee delivery governance across major consulting workstreams; ensure client satisfaction and risk mitigation.
• Champion innovative methodologies; stay ahead of trends like AI and digital operating models; external representation.

Skills

P&L Leadership

C-Suite Advisory

Business Transformation

Program Leadership

Commercial Growth

Thought Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Cloud technologies

Data & AI

Enterprise platforms

Job description

EPAM is seeking an accomplished, visionary director level Business Consulting Principal with a stellar track record of leading large-scale engagements, driving commercial growth, advising C-suite executives, and supporting practice growth.

Embedded within our Energy business unit, you leverage your deep expertise in business transformation, operational excellence, and enterprise-wide digital strategy to guide top-tier energy clients through complex industry evolutions. As a traditional business consultant operating in the Energy domain, you focus on organizational strategy, process re-engineering, large-scale program leadership, and unlocking commercial value by seamlessly integrating consulting rigor with EPAM’s world-class engineering capabilities.

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Responsibilities

• Practice & P&L Leadership: Drive the strategic growth, financial performance, and capability expansion of the Energy Business Consulting practice

• C-Suite Advisory & Relationship Management: Act as a senior trusted advisor to C-level executives (CEO, COO, CIO, CDO) at global energy enterprises, navigating complex organizational dynamics and steering multi-million-dollar transformation programs

• Commercial Growth & Sales Leadership: Spearhead business development initiatives, spearhead strategic proposal development, lead high-stakes oral presentations, and drive account expansion across key energy accounts

• Program Governance: Oversee delivery governance across major consulting workstreams, ensuring high client satisfaction, quality execution, risk mitigation, and target value realization

• Thought Leadership & Innovation: Champion innovative consulting methodologies, stay ahead of industry trends (such as AI adoption and digital operating models), and represent the firm externally through speaking engagements and publications

• Talent Development: Build, mentor, and inspire a high-caliber team of Senior Managers, Managers, and Consultants, fostering an inclusive and empowering culture

Requirements

• Experience: 12–15+ years of progressive professional experience, with a substantial portion (8+ years) spent in leadership roles within top-tier management consulting firms, Big Four, or boutique advisory firms

• Consulting & Leadership Track Record: Demonstrated success in scaling a consulting practice, hitting commercial targets, and leading multi-disciplinary, global delivery teams

• Domain & Industry Acumen: Solid understanding of the business challenges facing the Energy & Utilities sector, combined with deep mastery of core business consulting disciplines (change management, operating model design, post-merger integration, process optimization)

• Technology Fluency: Ability to advise clients on leveraging advanced technologies (Cloud, Data & AI, Enterprise Platforms) to achieve business outcomes

• Executive Presence: Outstanding executive communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to command a room of C-suite executives

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree strongly 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

• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (https://www.youtube.com/embed/NU_mnNITn2o?si=IiCxyQ4sr1YJWxDG)

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.

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.