Client Partner - Telecommunications; DACH); m​/f​/d

Stellenbezeichnung: Client Partner - Telecommunications (DACH) (m/f/d)
We're looking for a Client Partner – Telecommunications (DACH) (m/f/d) to join our team in Germany in a hybrid working mode. In this senior client leadership role, you will manage and expand our partnership with a leading German internet and telecommunications group that includes several well-known consumer, business and cloud brands.

You will own strategic account growth, drive outcome-based value selling and co-create telecommunication-specific offerings tailored to the DACH market. The position requires a highly proactive approach, strong executive relationship management, commercial acumen and the ability to build telco transformation programs combining engineering excellence with measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities Turn client priorities into quantified business outcomes such as reduced cost-to-serve, faster time to market, increased automation and enhanced customer experience

Lead pursuits with solution architects and practice leaders, maintaining accountability for win rate, margin and deal quality

Expand EPAM’s footprint across multiple brands and business units within the telecommunications group

Develop and maintain a comprehensive account plan including stakeholder maps, whitespace analysis, pipeline, financial forecast and growth strategy

Collaborate with industry leaders and service practices to design repeatable solutions addressing DACH telecommunications needs

Focus on offerings such as BSS/OSS modernization, AI-enabled process automation, digital sales and self-service, cloud-native network operations, and optimized fiber and provisioning workflows

Communicate market intelligence and client insights back to EPAM’s leadership to inform go-to-market strategy

Support integration with other telco sales efforts to develop the DACH telecommunications practice further

Requirements

Extensive experience in client partnership / strategic account management within the telecommunications sector

Proven track record of closing multi-million-euro service engagements across the DACH region with direct revenue, margin and pipeline accountability

Well-established network of senior decision makers within the German telecommunications and digital infrastructure industries, enabling access to key introductions early in tenure

Strong proficiency in value-based selling, including business case creation, ROI justification, pricing modeling and complex negotiation with executive stakeholders

Experience leading transformation programs, ideally involving AI, automation, digital enablement or platform consolidation

Fluent in German and English, with the ability to lead complex discussions and deliver executive-level presentations in both languages

Nice to have Background in telecommunications innovation, advisory or product incubation

Exposure to emerging telco business models, ecosystem partnerships and next-generation network solutions

We offer
30 days holiday per annum

Company Pension Scheme Regular performance assessments

Discount on Fitness-First Black Membershipbitkom - Corporate Benefits Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses

Friendly and enjoyable working team Regular corporate and social events

Flexible and remote working opportunities

Award-winning workplace:
Great Place To Work certified in 2026, Kununu (Top Company 2022–2026), New Work Business Award 2025 for outstanding culture, innovation and employee satisfaction.