[Remote] Senior Manager, Business Consulting - Media and Entertainment
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 Senior Manager, Business Consulting - Media and Entertainment will lead and deliver consulting engagements within the Media & Entertainment domain, addressing complex business and technology challenges while driving client outcomes and supporting organizational growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead and/or own workstreams and consulting engagements, develop detailed project plans, manage timelines, deliverables, and team activities
- Manage client expectations throughout the engagement lifecycle; provide recommendations and alternative approaches to achieve client objectives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with mid- to senior-level client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor
- Lead workshops, stakeholder interviews, and working sessions; develop and deliver high-quality client presentations and materials
- Assess client challenges and define solution approaches in collaboration with cross-functional teams (technology, delivery, domain experts)
- Design and optimize business processes and operating models aligned to client needs
- Proactively identify risks, drive mitigation actions, and escalate appropriately when needed
- Support account growth through participation in pre-sales, solutioning, and proposal development
- Collaborate with Client Partners and leadership on account planning, opportunity identification, and growth strategy
- Contribute to positioning of EPAM capabilities, offerings, and accelerators within Media & Entertainment
- Support development of thought leadership, market insights, and domain expertise to strengthen practice positioning
- Identify opportunities for expansion within existing engagements and accounts
Skills
- 7-12+ years of experience in consulting, advisory, or client-facing delivery roles
- Proven track record of delivering end‑to‑end consulting engagements or workstreams
- Experience working within a consulting firm or similar client services environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior client leadership
- Experience in both delivery execution and pre-sales / solutioning activities
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: Media Supply Chain (content production, post-production, asset management, distribution, rights, workflow optimization); Data Solutions for Media & Entertainment (data platforms, audience analytics, personalization, content performance insights, data architecture); AdTech / Monetization Ecosystems (ad platforms, programmatic, targeting, measurement, revenue optimization)
- Strong understanding of broader M&E industry dynamics, including content providers, streaming platforms, sports, and digital media business models
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