AI, Data & Tech - Technology Strategy Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Technology Strategy Senior Associate, you will be part of Grant Thornton’s
AI, Data and Technology Practice – all with the resources, environment, and
support to help you excel. You will perform strategic advisory [FO1] services to
address business challenges throughout client technology organizations.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience in Strategy Consulting, servicing Technology related engagements preferred
• 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 two days per week, either at a GT office or client site

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MIS preferred
• Industry experience within Manufacturing, Services, Healthcare (providers), Banking,  Private Equity, or large Non-Profits (including higher education) a plus

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
• Performing [FO2] 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 application portfolio strategy, enterprise IT strategy, technology architecture & cloud, technology operations design 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[FO3]
• 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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level