[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, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Business Consulting in the Media and Entertainment domain. This role involves leading consulting engagements, managing client relationships, and driving business growth through strategic insights and solutions.

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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