Principal, Business Consulting

EPAM Systems; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn learning solutions

Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off – 15–25 days per year

Paid Holidays – nine per year

Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protec

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a Principal, Business Consulting to lead high‑impact transformation programs and shape solutions that deliver measurable client outcomes.

You will build executive narratives, manage multi‑workstream engagements, and guide cross‑functional teams to achieve strategic goals. You will drive data‑driven insights, design practical actions, and maintain lasting client relationships while navigating complex stakeholder dynamics in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Structured problem‑solving: analytical thinking and ability to break down complex issues.
• Program leadership: experience leading large transformation programs across diverse capabilities.
• Communication & storytelling: clear writing, compelling decks for executives.
• Client relationship management: build trust and manage expectations long term.
• Time management: plan and manage multi‑workstream engagements on track and budget.
• Collaboration: lead cross‑functional teams and workshops.
• Emotional intelligence & resilience: read the room and stay composed under pressure.
• Deep domain knowledge: expertise in at least one industry segment.
• Functional expertise: merchandising, marketing, supply chain, or innovation.
• Operations & process understanding: map processes and drive improvements.
• Digital & technology literacy: awareness of SaaS, data analytics, AI in the industry.
• Ability to carry solutions through to sale: shape, explain, and actively sell to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large transformation programs across diverse business capabilities.
• Break down complex business issues, analyze data, and design practical solutions.
• Develop clear, evidence-based narratives and executive-ready presentations.
• Build and sustain long-term client relationships grounded in trust and clear expectations.
• Plan and manage multi-workstream engagements to ensure timelines and budgets are met.
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams and facilitate engaging workshops.
• Navigate client pushback with composure and adapt approach as needed.
• Map existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Shape, explain, and help sell proposed solutions to stakeholders toward outcomes.
• Frame workstreams around client outcomes and trade-offs, not just deliverables.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Program leadership

Communication & storytelling

Client relationship management

Time management

Collaboration

Emotional intelligence & resilience

Deep domain knowledge

Functional expertise

Operations & process understanding

Digital & technology literacy

Ability to carry solutions through to,

Job description

We are seeking a Principal, Business Consulting , to lead high-impact transformation programs, build lasting client relationships, and drive measurable business outcomes across diverse industries. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical rigor with executive-level communication skills and deep domain expertise, bridging the gap between strategy and execution while helping shape and sell solutions that deliver real value to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large-scale transformation programs across diverse business capabilities

• Break down complex business issues, analyze data, and design practical, actionable solutions

• Develop clear, evidence-based narratives and executive-ready presentations to communicate findings and recommendations

• Build and sustain long-term client relationships grounded in trust and clear expectation management

• Plan and manage multi-workstream engagements to ensure timelines and budgets are met

• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and facilitate engaging workshops

• Navigate client pushback with composure, reading team dynamics and adapting approach as needed

• Map existing business processes and identify opportunities for operational improvement

• Shape, explain, and help sell proposed solutions to stakeholders, driving engagements toward established outcomes

• Frame all workstreams around client outcomes and trade-offs rather than deliverables alone

Requirements

• Structured Problem‑Solving: Analytical thinking, ability to break down complex issues, analyze data, and design practical solutions

• Program Leadership: Experience leading and delivering large transformation programs catering to diverse business capabilities

• Communication & Storytelling: Clear writing, strong decks, and the ability to tell a compelling, evidence‑based story to executives

• Client Relationship Management: Building trust, managing expectations, and sustaining long‑term relationships, not just projects

• Time Management: Exceptional planning and the ability to maintain multi‑workstream engagements on track and on budget

• Collaboration: Working effectively in cross‑functional teams and leading engaging workshops

• Emotional Intelligence & Resilience: Reading the room, handling pushback, and staying composed under pressure

• Deep Domain Knowledge: Expertise in at least one industry segment (e.g., Consumer Goods, Retail, Restaurants, Airlines), including a strong understanding of value drivers and key metrics

• Functional Expertise: Experienced in one or more of the following domains: Merchandising/commercial excellence, marketing, supply chain, or innovation

• Operations & Process Understanding: Hands‑on ability to map business processes and design improvements

• Digital & Technology Literacy: Awareness of SaaS platforms, data platforms, data analytics, AI, and core systems in the industry, bridging the gap between business and engineering

• Ability to Carry Solutions Through to Sale: Not just framing the problem on slides, but understanding the solution deeply enough to help shape it, explain it, actively sell it to stakeholders and deliver engagements driving established outcomes

• Client‑First Mindset: Consistently framing work in terms of client outcomes and trade‑offs, not just deliverables

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.