Grant Thornton LLP (US)
AI, Data & Tech - Technology Strategy Senior Associate
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As a Technology Strategy Senior Associate, you will provide strategic advisory services, analyzing client technology environments and developing tailored recommendations to enhance their operational efficiency. This role involves project execution on technology strategy services and engaging closely with clients to successfully implement strategic initiatives.
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.
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
- 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
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 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 two days per week, either at a GT office or client site
[FO1]May or may not include implementation. Adjusting this to focus on strategic advisory.
[FO2]Manager will lead the team. SA will focus on deliver
[FO3]Applies if we have Associates
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 TeamThe 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 the way that it best serves your clients and your life. 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.
• 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:
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 LLP 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 [email protected].
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.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Gran Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment.
Top Skills
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Cloud Technology
Enterprise It Strategy
It Operations Design
Technology Architecture
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