Business Consulting Principal

EPAM Systems Inc; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a director-level Business Consulting Principal within the Energy business unit to lead large-scale engagements, drive transformation, and unlock commercial value by integrating consulting rigor with EPAM's engineering capabilities.

The role focuses on organizational strategy, operating model design, post-merger integration, and digital strategy, requiring 12-15+ years in top firms and a proven track record delivering multi-million-dollar programs for energy clients.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of progressive professional experience in top-tier management consulting firms or equivalent.
• Proven track record leading large-scale engagements and driving commercial targets.
• Deep domain understanding of Energy & Utilities and operating model design.
• Excellent executive communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Practice & P&L Leadership: grow and expand the Energy consulting practice.
• C-Suite Advisory & Relationship Management: trusted advisor to global energy executives.
• Commercial Growth & Sales Leadership: drive business development and proposals.
• Program Governance: oversee delivery, client satisfaction, risk mitigation, and value realization.
• Thought Leadership & Innovation: advance methodologies, AI adoption, and digital operating models.
• Talent Development: mentor and grow a high-caliber senior team.

Skills

Executive Leadership

C-Suite Advisory

Business Transformation

Program Leadership

Commercial Growth

Sales Leadership

Thought Leadership

Mentoring

Energy & Utilities

Cloud/Data/AI

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

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