EPAM is growing its Media & Entertainment practice, and we are looking for a senior manager to help expand our Live Entertainment offering. This role sits at the intersection of delivery, innovation, and business development. You will work directly with promoters, venues, ticketing platforms, artist and rights-holder organizations, and sports and entertainment companies to translate complex ticketing, venue operations, and fan engagement challenges into actionable technology and process solutions. If you are a builder who thrives in a fast-growing practice, is equally at home closing a deal and running a program and brings deep expertise in how live events are ticketed, staged, and monetized; this is your role. Req.#1066527676

• Responsibilities
• + Apply deep knowledge of live entertainment technology ecosystems spanning ticketing and box office platforms, venue and event operations systems, fan CRM/loyalty, and monetization models across arenas/stadiums, concerts, theme parks, and live streaming + Analyze client technology stacks to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and growth opportunities + Develop transformation of roadmaps and modernized platform architectures aligned to client revenue, fan experience, and operational goals + Apply working knowledge of major platforms to design practical, scalable solutions around key live entertainment focus areas.

(e.g. loyalty, pricing, operational management, hospitality, sponsorship, payment) + Stay current on emerging trends in live entertainment including fan data and personalization, loyalty and membership models, artist/venue direct-to-fan channels, and generative AI applications 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 + Create detailed project work plans and status reports; manage activities and deliverables and provide feedback to team members and client stakeholders + Manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle and provide alternative recommendations when needed to keep objectives on track + Build trusted relationships with mid- to senior-level business and technology stakeholders + Develop and deliver client presentations, workshops, and written work products that translate complex technology concepts into clear business language + Assist in designing new business processes based on client requirements; conduct user review sessions, workshops, and stakeholder agreement meetings + Quickly assess client challenges and engage cross-functional partners to develop the right solutions + Anticipate and mitigate project risks with sound judgment on when to escalate to senior leadership + Earn the respect and trust of EPAM and client colleagues by being supportive and highly reliable + Proactively deepen expertise in live entertainment and stay attuned to sector trends and challenges as they relate to client business goals + 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 live entertainment engagements + Design project teaming models and produce accurate effort and cost estimates + Clearly communicate scope, assumptions, and risk to both technical and executive audiences + Develop a fundamental understanding of EPAM products and accelerators and how they apply to live entertainment clients' needs + Support pursuit activities, proposal development, and EPAM's Media & Entertainment go-to-market strategy for the live entertainment sector + Manage and support live entertainment market eminence efforts, including points of view, thought leadership, and industry conference participation + Align with EPAM Client Partners, Business Development Teams, and Senior Leadership to support the creation and execution of account plans and strategies for delivery, growth, and client satisfaction + Contribute to EPAM's live entertainment 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

• Requirements
• + 4+ years of experience in M&E consulting and advisory + 8+ years of client-facing roles (e.

g., management consulting, live entertainment technology) + Deep expertise in live entertainment technology, including working knowledge of relevant platforms and workflows (e.g., ticketing/box office systems, venue management, marketing, CRM/loyalty, dynamic pricing engines, cashless and RFID solutions) + Strong understanding of the live entertainment ecosystem, including promoters, venues, artist and rights-holder organizations, festivals, sports, theme parks, and touring + 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 + Familiarity with Agile delivery practices preferred + 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)

• 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:

$150,000 - $220,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position. In accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, you may find a copy of the Notice containing a summary of the Ordinance's key provisions here: Concept FCO Posting 8 27 24 (lacounty.gov)EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone. At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.