Technology Modernization - Technology Strategy & Operations Consultant - Grant Thornton LLP

Technology Modernization - Technology Strategy and Operations - Sr. Associate



As a Technology Strategy Senior Associate, you’ll perform advisory and implementation services to address business needs throughout client organizations for the Technology Transformation Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.


From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Transformation team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.



Your day-to-day may include:





+ Possess a working knowledge of how a commercial or large non-profit organization functions from an organizational, operating model, process, and technology perspective



+ Continually strive to develop professionally, staying up to date on technology trends and solutions in the marketplace to address the issues companies and large non-profits face



+ Assist practice leaders and business development executives with proposal development and presentations. Identify, quantify, and scope new opportunities for GT on existing engagements



+ Lead teams performing strategic assessments of client technology environments against best practices and widely accepted maturity model frameworks



+ Develop thoughtful, value add recommendations and roadmaps that meet client needs



+ Lead teams performing application package selection, solution design, and implementation planning engagements for mid to large sized public and private organizations.



+ Utilize first principles thinking, customizing create frameworks and methodologies to solve challenging problems



+ Analyze complex quantitative / qualitative data and synthesize output



+ Communicate effectively in an organized and knowledgeable manner to senior audiences, able to deliver difficult messages with persuasiveness and sensitivity



+ Drive the development of business cases (financial, quantitative, and qualitative) to support strategic business initiatives, process improvement initiatives, or IT transformations



+ Build and analyze financial models and complex budgets



+ Coach and develop team members



+ Demonstrate executive presence to become a trusted advisor to c-suite level clients



+ Contribute to the development of various service offerings and practice thought leadership



+ Other duties as assigned





You have the following technical skills and qualifications:





+ Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, or related field required. MBA or MIS preferred



+ Minimum 2 years of related work experience in Strategy Consulting, servicing Technology related engagements preferred



+ Industry experience within Healthcare (providers), Banking, Manufacturing, Private Equity, or large Non-Profits (including higher education) a plus



+ Excellent business writing and communication skills



+ Experience in the assessment of IT organizations – capability to strategy alignment, cost structure, and operating model



+ Experience in package selection, implementation planning and application architecture model development



+ Experience with strategic IT assessment, enterprise cloud assessments and roadmap development



+ Can travel as needed








About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:



• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.



• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.



• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers



• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers









Here’s what you can expect next:



If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.









Benefits:





We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits







+ Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.







+ Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.







Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.











Additional Details:



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