Principal, Business Consulting

About the Position

Principal, Business Consulting

Director · Remote · USA

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# 1069555170

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

Requirements

• 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

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 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

About the Company

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