Technology Strategy Manager
Grant Thornton, san francisco, ca, 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.
Continuously develop professionally by staying up to date on technology trends and solutions that address the challenges faced by companies and large non‑profits.
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‑practice 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.
Lead teams in the assessment of technology organizations; align capabilities to enterprise strategy, cost structure, and operating model; develop deep, relevant recommendations and roadmaps for implementation.
Utilize first‑principles thinking to customize and create frameworks and methodologies to solve challenging problems.
Analyze complex quantitative and qualitative data and synthesize output.
Communicate effectively and persuasively in an organized manner to senior audiences, delivering difficult messages with 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.
Contribute to the development of various service offerings and practice thought leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required; MBA or MIS preferred.
Minimum 5 years of related work experience in strategy consulting, with preferred experience in technology‑related engagements.
Excellent business writing and communication skills.
Experience in the assessment of IT organizations—specifically in 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; expected travel is up to 40%.
Travel & Hybrid Work
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.
Benefits Overview
Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement plans, and discretionary annual bonuses (where applicable). Interns and seasonal employees receive a subset of benefits consistent with their employment category.
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