Senior Manager, Business Consulting - Media and Entertainment

Lead and deliver consulting engagements within the Media & Entertainment domain, partnering with clients to address complex business and technology challenges across content, data, and monetization ecosystems. The role combines hands-on delivery leadership with account support responsibilities to drive client impact and business growth.

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Responsibilities

• Lead and/or own workstreams and consulting engagements; detailed project plans, 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; 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 the 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

Requirements

• 7-12+ years of experience in consulting, advisory, or client-facing delivery roles

• Proven track record of consulting engagements or workstreams end-to-end

• Experience within a consulting firm or similar client services environment

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience 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

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

For remote work in New York City only.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (

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