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.

Req# 1024639883

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

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $130,000 - $160,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

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