Principal, Business Consulting

EPAM Systems Inc; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D

EAP

LinkedIn Learning

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Legal Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Accident Insurance

Employee Discounts

Stock Purchase Plan

Discretionary Bonus

Long-Term Incentive

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Principal, Business Consulting to lead impactful transformation programs and cultivate durable client partnerships.

You will pair sharp analysis with executive communication and industry knowledge to connect strategic vision with hands-on delivery, shaping client-focused solutions. Responsibilities include directing large multi-workstream initiatives, crafting data-driven narratives, and guiding engagements toward defined outcomes while managing scope, schedule,

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capabilities and data interpretation for pragmatic solutions.
• Track record directing large transformation initiatives across functions.
• Polished writing and presentations for senior leaders.
• Ability to build trust and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multi-workstream engagements.
• Experience working with at least one industry vertical such as Consumer Goods, Retail, Restaurants, or Airlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute large-scale transformation initiatives across functions.
• Deconstruct complex challenges, analyze data, and craft actionable solutions.
• Create data-driven narratives and presentations for leadership.
• Build enduring client partnerships based on trust and expectations.
• Coordinate multi-workstream engagements within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead cross-functional workshops and guide engagements to defined goals.
• Manage resistance, adjust strategy, and maintain calm under pressure.
• Map current workflows and identify operational improvements.
• Articulate and promote proposed solutions to stakeholders for sale.
• Anchor workstreams in client results and trade-offs.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Program leadership

Communication & storytelling

Client relationship management

Time management

Collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Deep domain knowledge

Functional expertise

Operations & process understanding

Digital & technology literacy

Carry solutions through to sale

Client-first mindset

Job description

We're looking for a Principal, Business Consulting, to head up impactful transformation initiatives, cultivate durable client partnerships, and generate quantifiable results across multiple sectors. The right candidate pairs sharp analytical thinking with polished executive communication and specialized industry knowledge, connecting strategic vision with hands-on delivery while contributing to the development and sale of client-focused solutions.

Req# 1069554092

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute large-scale transformation initiatives spanning various business functions
• Deconstruct complicated business challenges, examine data, and craft workable, actionable solutions
• Craft compelling, data-driven narratives and polished presentations to convey insights and suggestions to leadership
• Establish and maintain enduring client partnerships built on trust and transparent expectation-setting
• Coordinate and oversee engagements involving multiple workstreams to keep them within scope, schedule, and budget
• Work productively across cross-functional teams and lead dynamic, interactive workshops
• Manage client resistance calmly, gauging team dynamics and adjusting strategy accordingly
• Chart current business workflows and pinpoint areas for operational enhancement
• Contribute to developing, articulating, and promoting proposed solutions to stakeholders, guiding engagements toward defined goals
• Anchor every workstream in client results and trade-offs, going beyond mere deliverables

Requirements

• Structured Problem-Solving: Strong analytical capabilities, skill in dissecting complex challenges, interpreting data, and formulating pragmatic solutions
• Program Leadership: Track record of directing and delivering extensive transformation initiatives across varied business functions
• Communication & Storytelling: Polished writing, compelling presentation decks, and the capacity to craft a persuasive, fact-based narrative for senior leaders
• Client Relationship Management: Skill in building trust, setting clear expectations, and fostering lasting relationships that extend beyond individual projects
• Time Management: Outstanding organizational skills and the capability to keep engagements involving multiple workstreams on schedule and within budget
• Collaboration: Effective teamwork across functions and the ability to run engaging, interactive workshops
• Emotional Intelligence & Resilience: Skill in sensing group dynamics, managing objections gracefully, and remaining calm under pressure
• Deep Domain Knowledge: Specialized expertise in at least one industry vertical (such as Consumer Goods, Retail, Restaurants, or Airlines), with solid grasp of value drivers and critical metrics
• Functional Expertise: Background in one or more areas including merchandising/commercial excellence, marketing, supply chain, or innovation
• Operations & Process Understanding: Practical experience mapping business workflows and devising improvements
• Digital & Technology Literacy: Familiarity with SaaS platforms, data platforms, analytics, AI, and industry-standard systems, connecting business needs with technical solutions
• Ability to Carry Solutions Through to Sale: Going beyond identifying problems on slides to deeply understanding solutions well enough to help shape, explain, and actively pitch them to stakeholders while driving engagements to achieve defined results
• Client-First Mindset: Consistently approaching work through the lens of client outcomes and trade-offs, rather than focusing solely on 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.

In accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, you may find a copy of the Notice containing a summary of the Ordinance’s key provisions here: Concept FCO Posting 8 27 24 (lacounty.gov)

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.