Principal, Business Consulting

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.

Req#

• 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 work streams around client outcomes and trade-offs rather than deliverables alone

• 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

• 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 Linked In 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)

• Pa…