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.
Job Description:Alternatively, Grant Thornton
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.
Job Description
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, system selection, implementation and 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, leading teams and 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 ensuring high quality delivery
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 to identify business issues and develop pragmatic technology solutions
Take overall responsibility for project financials, including managing budgets, monitoring costs vs. plan, and ensuring timely fee collection
Actively contribute to business development, including building external networks, identifying opportunities and 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, feedback and 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
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a Technology Consulting Associate Director, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:
Strong consulting experience within a technology or transformation environment
Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage senior stakeholders
Experience delivering technology strategy, system selection or implementation work
Strong commercial awareness, with experience in scoping, budgeting and managing client engagements
Experience leading system selection (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, data and technology domains
It would be great if you also had some of the following:
Broad technology exposure across systems, platforms and operating models (rather than a narrow specialism)
Exposure to M&A, IT due diligence or integration programmes
A track record of building networks, generating leads and contributing to business development
Track record of 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)
Knowing we’re right 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 means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why 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 people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always 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’ll be giving back to society. It’s that 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’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.
Skills Required
- Strong consulting experience within a technology or transformation environment
- Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage senior stakeholders
- Experience delivering technology strategy, system selection or implementation work
- Strong commercial awareness with experience in scoping, budgeting and managing client engagements
- Experience leading system selection (RFI/RFP) and implementation programmes
- Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting to senior stakeholders
- Proactive, curious mindset with focus on continuous development
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations
- Working appreciation of enterprise architecture across application, data and technology domains
- Broad technology exposure across systems, platforms and operating models
- Exposure to M&A, IT due diligence or integration programmes
- Track record of building networks, generating leads and contributing to business development
- Experience in developing and coaching junior team members
- Relevant professional or technical certifications (e.g. TOGAF, cloud, project delivery)
What We Do
What does business need now? An adviser that offers a different experience. A better experience. One that delivers technical expertise and a service that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton. We are the UK member firm of a global network that employs 58,000 people in 135 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. Success tomorrow starts with making the right decisions today, which is why we match proactive insights to practical applications. Working closely with regulators, funders and standard setting bodies to help instil trust and integrity in markets. We’re committed to sustainable growth through positive progress. So, no matter the road ahead, you’re being guided by the right decisions. Going beyond to offer proactive insights, practical guidance, and positive progress. Ready to go beyond? Visit our website for insight on what we can offer you
