Principal, Transformation & Strategy Leader

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

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