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