At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.
Alternatively, Grant Thornton
At Grant Thornton we do things differently – looking to the future, driving ambitiousgrowthand pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit,taxand advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets,we'reon an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.
Grant Thornton’s Technology Consulting team works with a broad range of clients to solve complex business challenges through technology. We support organisations across strategy, systemselection,implementationand transformation – helping them unlock value from their technology investments.
We are continuing to grow our team and are looking for an experienced Associate Director to play a key role in delivering client engagements, leadingteamsand contributing to the development of our technology consulting capability.
You will work with senior stakeholders across a range of industries, leading engagements that span technology strategy, operating model design, system selection (RFI/RFP), and implementation. This is a hands-on role where you will combine technical insight with commercial acumen to deliver impactful outcomes for clients.
A look into the role
As a Technology Consulting Associate Director, you will:
Lead client engagements end-to-end, taking responsibility for delivery across a range of project sizes, including leading client meetings, workshops, and presentation of outputs
Act as a day-to-day client relationship lead, building trusted relationships and ensuringhigh qualitydelivery
Lead system strategy and spec & select processes, including requirements gathering, RFI/RFP management and supporting clients through technology selection decisions
Oversee and contribute to implementation and transformation programmes, ensuring delivery is practical, hands-on and outcome focused
Scope and budget client engagements, securing client buy-in and managing delivery within agreed commercial parameters
Interpret and analyse complex information toidentifybusiness issues and develop pragmatic technology solutions
Take overall responsibility for project financials, including managing budgets,monitoringcosts vs. plan, and ensuringtimelyfee collection
Actively contribute to business development, including building external networks,identifyingopportunitiesand supporting cross-selling across the firm
Play a key role in marketing initiatives, including originating content and presenting at external events
Support the development of team members through coaching,feedbackand formal performance management
Provide on-the-job training to Managers and Executives, helping build capability across the team
Support the leadership team in the day-to-day running of the department, contributing to internal initiatives and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with firm processes, including engagement take-on, documentation and project close-down procedures
Knowingyou’reright for us
Joining us as a Technology Consulting Associate Director, theminimumcriteriayou’llneed is:
Strong consulting experience within a technology or transformation environment
Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage senior stakeholders
Experience delivering technology strategy, systemselectionor implementation work
Strong commercial awareness, with experience in scoping,budgetingand managing client engagements
Experience leading systemselection(RFI/RFP) and implementation programmes
Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting to senior stakeholders
A proactive, curious mindset with a focus on continuous development
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations
Technically astute, with a working appreciation of enterprise architecture across application,dataand technology domains
It would be great if you also had some of the following:
Broad technology exposure across systems,platformsand operating models (rather than a narrow specialism)
Exposure to M&A, IT due diligence or integration programmes
A track recordof building networks, generating leads and contributing to business development
Track recordof contributing to business development: proposals, scoping, and converting opportunities
Experience in developing and coaching junior team members
Relevant professional or technical certifications (e.g.TOGAF, cloud, project delivery)
Knowingwe’reright for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture meansyou’llinteract with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them.That’swhy we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the peopleyou’rewith outside of work matter,that’swhywe’rehappy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, andwe’llalways do our best to keep your work and life in balance
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world,you’llbe giving back to society.It’sthat drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We’relooking for people who want to contribute, spark freshideasand go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly dowhat’sright, for the firm, our clients, ourpeopleand themselves.It’show it should be.
When choosing an advisor, you could accept the usual compromises.
Alternatively, you can find people that aren’t afraid to break with the norms to provide a more rewarding experience. With people that leave you feeling smart, not smarting.
The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network that employs over 76,000 people in 150 countries. We combine global scale with local insight and understanding to give you the assurance, tax, and advisory services you need to realise your ambitions.
We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships. Whether you’re growing in one market or many, you consistently get a great service you can trust. We work at a pace that matters – yours – bringing both flexibility and rigour. We celebrate fresh thinking and diverse perspectives to bring you proactive insights and positive progress.
Ready to go beyond? Visit our website for insight on what we can offer you.
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