Principal, Business Consulting

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# 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 work streams 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 work streams 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 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)
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.

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