[Remote] Principal, Business Consulting
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. The Principal, Business Consulting will lead large-scale transformation programs, build lasting client relationships, and drive measurable business outcomes. The role bridges strategy and execution through analysis, solution design, executive communication, engagement management, and solution selling.
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
Skills
- 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
- For remote work in New York City only
- EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered
Benefits
- 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
- Remote work in New York City only
- Opportunity to continuously learn and grow
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