[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 expanding its Media & Entertainment industry practice and is seeking a Senior Manager in Business Consulting. This role involves working with various stakeholders to address media supply chain challenges through innovative technology and process solutions.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep knowledge of digital media supply chain processes across content creation, production, post-production, distribution, syndication, and archiving to design solutions that address real operational challenges
• Develop transformation roadmaps and next-generation architectures aligned to client needs and emerging industry standards
• Apply working knowledge of modern DMSC and AI tooling to design practical, scalable solutions
• Analyze and stay current on industry trends (AI/ML in media, cloud-based media workflows, personalization, streaming platform evolution) and translate them into actionable client strategies
• Lead and support engagements end-to-end: work planning, requirements documentation, stakeholder workshops, stakeholder management, solution design, deliverable ownership, and team oversight
• Manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle, providing alternative recommendations when needed to ensure objectives are met
• Build trusted relationships with mid- to senior-level business and technology stakeholders
• Develop and deliver client presentations, workshops, and written work products
• Quickly assess client challenges and engage cross-functional partners to develop the right solutions
• Anticipate and mitigate risks proactively, with a clear sense of when to escalate to senior leadership
• Partner with EPAM Client Partners and sales teams to engage prospects across the full sales lifecycle, from initial scoping through proposal and close
• Lead the authoring of proposals and statements of work for complex DMSC engagements
• Design project teaming models and produce accurate effort and cost estimates
• Clearly communicate scope, assumptions, and risk to both technical and executive audiences
• Support pursuit activities and contribute to EPAM's Media & Entertainment go-to-market strategy
• Contribute to EPAM's DMSC offerings, reusable assets, and accelerators
• Contribute to EPAM's point of view in the Media & Entertainment space through internal communities, white papers, and external-facing content
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to raising the quality bar across the practice
• Support recruiting, methodology development, and internal growth initiatives

Skills

• 4+ years of experience in M&E consulting and advisory
• 8+ years of client-facing roles (e.g., management consulting, media technology, or as an M&E practitioner)
• Deep expertise in Digital Media Supply Chain, including working knowledge of relevant platforms, formats, and workflows (e.g., MAM/DAM systems, content delivery networks, metadata standards, cloud media infrastructure)
• Strong understanding of the M&E ecosystem, including content providers, broadcasters, live entertainment, sports, music, OTT/streaming platforms
• Proven ability to translate business challenges into technology and process solutions and communicate them to executive audiences
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading pre-sales activity, including scoping, proposals, and deal closure
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary consulting teams and managing delivery governance across complex programs
• Strong analytical skills, including process mapping, business case development, and solution evaluation
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience developing and presenting client-facing materials (PowerPoint, Visio, Excel)
• Familiarity with Agile delivery practices

Benefits

• 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

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