Transformation Lead - Professional Services

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the worlds leading independently-owned and managed accounting advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients people and communities and our promise to Reach for Remarkable by providing proven expertise principled execution and personalised experience.

In Australia were proud to support the careers of over 1500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets wherever you want to go we can take you there.

About this role

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for product innovation and digital transformation within professional services Our firm seeks an accomplished individual to lead the internal product strategy and delivery across our Private Business Tax & Advisory Service Line driving industry-leading excellence and enabling sustainable enterprise-wide impact.

You will oversee the evolution and execution of our internal product vision working in close collaboration with C-suite executives senior business unit leaders and technology teams. Your mandate: to ensure Grant Thorntons digital solutions are at the forefront of the sector meeting the unique needs of our practitioners and clients in a highly regulated rapidly evolving environment.

You will lead and mentor a high-performing product organisation shaping a culture of innovation technical excellence and continuous improvement. You will serve as a key interface between technology business operations and executive leadershipactively influencing the direction of internal products establishing frameworks for governance and building strategic partnerships that unlock value and drive positive change.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the service lines internal technology vision and strategy ensuring alignment with overall objectives and firm strategy.

• Collaborate with C-suite executives business leaders and technology teams to secure buy-in and drive product-driven transformation.

• Collaborate with transformation leads in Audit Financial Advisory and Tax to ensure that innovation developed in other services lines is realised in Private Business Tax & Advisory Service Line and deliver product-driven innovation opportunities where applicable.

• Establish and maintain product development frameworks governance and metrics for a regulated professional services environment.

• Oversee product investments and resource allocation across business areas optimising ROI and portfolio outcomes while lowering the overall cost of delivery.

• Implement innovative solutions and set clear expectations for desired outcomes. Measure performance against these expectations to ensure goals are met. Recognize that successful outcomes are achieved through the effective use of tools and actively collaborate with business units to ensure these tools are utilized effectively.

• Build strategic relationships with key technology vendors partners peer firms and corporate functions such as Risk Legal Compliance Finance HR and Operations to ensure enterprise requirements are met.

• Participate in leadership committees and industry forums to influence product innovation and stay current with trends including AI and automation.

Skills & experience

• Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred

• 8 years experience in a major professional services firms with deep understanding of client services and regulatory environments

• Proven track record in building and scaling product organisations and leading organisational transformation in regulated enterprise settings

• Experience managing distributed multidisciplinary teams and product budgets

• Expertise in modern product development methodologies and implementation of emerging technologies including AI and automation

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with risk management regulatory compliance and corporate functions

• Professional certifications (e.g. CPA PMP Agile) highly regarded

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance innovation and operational excellence

If youre interested in this role but dont feel that you match every single one of our requirements we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. Were a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds perspectives and ways of thinking. Were driven by our shared purpose we care for our people clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us youll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities building your confidence and capabilities at every step. Youll be supported motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. Youll be empowered to build a career path thats tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And well make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave paid secondary carers leave

• Fully funded gym membership Health Insurance discounts

• Work from home options team connection days

• Mental health support financial & wellbeing coaching

• And many more!

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