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Grant Thornton (US) · 5 months ago

Senior Director - Head of Global Transformation

New York, NY, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$206K/yr - $344K/yr

15+ years exp

Grant Thornton is seeking a Head of the Global Transformation Office to join the team. This role involves leading and coordinating the execution of the firm’s strategic transformation agenda globally, ensuring major change programs are delivered effectively and with measurable impact. The position focuses on fostering a people-centric approach to transformation while overseeing functions such as strategic planning, change management, and capability development.

Accounting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Partner with the Executive Committee to identify and prioritize key initiatives

Translate strategic goals into comprehensive transformation roadmap aligned with the firm’s strategic objectives

Build and manage a high-performing transformation team (program managers, analysts, change leads)

Implement and maintain governance frameworks to manage interdependencies, risks, milestones, and budgets

Develop, track and provide regular updates on KPIs and value realization

Lead the firm-wide change strategy, ensuring initiatives are embedded into operations and business culture

Coach leaders and sponsor change agents to build internal change capabilities

Collaborate with People & Culture teams to create and deliver effective communication and cultural reinforcement

Support capability building through transformation toolkits and best practices

Qualification

Global corporate transformationChange management certificationStrategic operationsPMP certificationLean Six SigmaAgile credentialsAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementResilienceInfluencing behaviorEmotional intelligence

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or Finance

A minimum of 15 years of related experience in global corporate transformation, or strategic operations roles, preferably within the Professional Services industry

Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide transformation with a strong track record of change adoption and value realization

Strong analytical, strategic execution, and stakeholder management skills

High emotional intelligence, resilience, and ability to influence behavior in complex environments

Ability to travel as needed

Preferred

MBA or equivalent graduate degree

Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) strongly preferred; PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or Agile credentials are a plus

Company

Grant Thornton (US)

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In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.

Founded in 1924

Chicago, IL, US

5001-10000 employees

https://gt-us.co/3LukwpC

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