AI, Data & Tech – Technology Strategy Senior Associate
Grant Thornton, Charlotte, NC, United States
Responsibilities
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
Perform 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
Execute projects related to our technology strategy service offerings such as application portfolio strategy, enterprise IT strategy, technology architecture & cloud, and technology operations design for mid‑to‑large sized public and private organizations
Utilize first principles thinking, customizing and creating 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, delivering 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
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 Manufacturing, Services, Healthcare (providers), Banking, 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 application portfolio strategy — package selection, implementation planning and application architecture model development
Experience with strategic IT assessment, enterprise cloud assessments and roadmap development
Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 40%
Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in‑person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site
Compensation and Travel The base salary range for this position in Los Angeles, CA only is between $112,300 – $168,500
The base salary range for this position in San Francisco, CA only is between $119,600 – 179,400
Travel up to 40% of the time; hybrid work model requiring in‑person attendance at least three days per week
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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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
Perform 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
Execute projects related to our technology strategy service offerings such as application portfolio strategy, enterprise IT strategy, technology architecture & cloud, and technology operations design for mid‑to‑large sized public and private organizations
Utilize first principles thinking, customizing and creating 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, delivering 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
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 Manufacturing, Services, Healthcare (providers), Banking, 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 application portfolio strategy — package selection, implementation planning and application architecture model development
Experience with strategic IT assessment, enterprise cloud assessments and roadmap development
Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 40%
Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in‑person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site
Compensation and Travel The base salary range for this position in Los Angeles, CA only is between $112,300 – $168,500
The base salary range for this position in San Francisco, CA only is between $119,600 – 179,400
Travel up to 40% of the time; hybrid work model requiring in‑person attendance at least three days per week
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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