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Job Description
Grant Thornton is seeking a Head of the Global Transformation Office to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
As the Head of the Global Transformation Office, you will lead and coordinate the execution of Grant Thornton’s strategic transformation agenda across the firm globally. You will be responsible for ensuring that major change programs are delivered effectively, efficiently, and with measurable business impact. This role is not just about managing change—it’s about championing a people-centric, value-focused approach to transformation that enables the firm to evolve its operations, enhance client delivery, and strengthen internal capability.
Job Description
Grant Thornton is seeking a Head of the Global Transformation Office to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
As the Head of the Global Transformation Office, you will lead and coordinate the execution of Grant Thornton’s strategic transformation agenda across the firm globally. You will be responsible for ensuring that major change programs are delivered effectively, efficiently, and with measurable business impact. This role is not just about managing change—it’s about championing a people-centric, value-focused approach to transformation that enables the firm to evolve its operations, enhance client delivery, and strengthen internal capability.
You will oversee critical functions such as strategic transformation planning, change management, program governance, benefits realization, and capability development, ensuring they align with our strategic goals and deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. Your leadership will foster a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement, making a significant impact across the firm.
Your day-to-day may include:
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or Finance. MBA or equivalent graduate degree (preferred).
- A minimum of 15 years of related experience in global corporate transformation, or strategic operations roles, preferably within the Professional Services industry.
- Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) strongly preferred; PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or Agile credentials are a plus.
- 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
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Washington, DC, Bellevue, WA, Los Angeles, CA, Newport Beach, CA San Diego, CA, Iselin, NJ and New York, NY offices only is between $222,800 and $371,300 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA offices only is between $237,200 and $395,400 per year.
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.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
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 flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
- 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
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.
Additional Details:
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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