Principal, Business Consulting

EPAM Systems; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Health Savings Account

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

EPAM Systems seeks a Principal, Business Consulting to lead transformative initiatives, build durable client partnerships, and deliver measurable results across multiple sectors. You will pair sharp analytics with executive communication and industry knowledge to connect strategy with hands-on delivery and help develop client-focused solutions.

Responsibilities include directing large-scale programs, crafting data-driven narratives, and guiding engagements toward defined goals while maintaining

Qualifications

• Structured problem-solving: analyze data, deconstruct challenges, and craft pragmatic solutions.
• Program leadership: direct and deliver large transformation initiatives across functions.
• Communication & storytelling: craft persuasive, data-driven narratives for senior leaders.
• Client relationship management: build trust and set clear expectations for lasting partnerships.
• Time management: keep multi-workstream engagements on schedule and within budget.
• Collaboration: lead cross-functional teams and run interactive workshops.
• Emotional intelligence & resilience: manage objections gracefully and stay calm under pressure.
• Deep domain knowledge: expertise in at least one industry vertical with clear value drivers.
• Functional expertise: background in merchandising, marketing, supply chain, or innovation.
• Operations & process understanding: map workflows and drive improvements.
• Digital & technology literacy: familiarity with SaaS, data platforms, analytics, AI.
• Ability to carry solutions through to sale: shape and pitch solutions to stakeholders.
• Client-first mindset: focus on client outcomes over deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute large-scale transformation initiatives across business functions.
• Deconstruct complex challenges, analyze data, and craft actionable solutions.
• Create data-driven narratives and presentations for leadership.
• Establish enduring client partnerships based on trust and clear expectations.
• Coordinate multi-workstream engagements within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate workshops.
• Manage client resistance, gauge dynamics, and adjust strategy.
• Map current workflows and identify operational enhancements.
• Contribute to developing and promoting proposed solutions to stakeholders.
• Anchor workstreams in client results and trade-offs, beyond deliverables.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Program leadership

Storytelling

Client relationships

Time management

Collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Domain knowledge

Functional expertise

Operations & process

Digital literacy

Sales enablement

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

For remote work in New York City only.

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
Salary range: $150,000-$185,000 USD. This position is also eligible for variable compensation incentives. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.
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.
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