Manager - IT Advisory

Grant Thornton - Bahrain; Manama; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton - Bahrain is seeking a Manager - IT Advisory to lead digital transformation initiatives across strategy, operating models, and technology enablement for clients in Bahrain. The role involves assessing digital maturity, shaping target-state roadmaps, and developing business cases with clear ROI for complex programs.

You will manage end-to-end delivery, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and engage C-suite stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and technical

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in digital transformation, IT consulting, or program management.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies (cloud, AI, automation, data platforms, ERP/CRM systems).
• Proven experience managing large-scale transformation projects.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation engagements across strategy, operating model, process digitization, and technology enablement.
• Assess client digital maturity and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and transformation opportunities.
• Develop target-state digital operating models and transformation roadmaps aligned with client objectives.
• Design business cases for digital initiatives, including ROI and value realization frameworks.
• Advise on selection and implementation of digital technologies (cloud, ERP, CRM, data platforms, AI, automation).
• Manage end-to-end delivery of consulting projects, ensuring scope, timelines, and quality standards.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional consulting teams and client-side stakeholders.
• Support implementation programs and ensure alignment between business requirements and technical delivery.
• Drive process re-engineering and optimization initiatives across core business functions.
• Define KPIs, success metrics, and value tracking frameworks for transformation programs.
• Provide insights on industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices in digital transformation.
• Develop executive-level presentations, reports, and recommendations for senior client leadership.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at client C-suite and senior management level.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies in transformation programs and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support change management strategies, including communication, training, and adoption planning.
• Advise on governance structures for large-scale transformation programs.
• Support pre-sales activities including proposal development, solution design, and effort estimation.
• Contribute to thought leadership, practice development, and internal knowledge sharing within Grant Thornton.

Skills

Digital transformation

IT consulting

Program management

Cloud

AI

Automation

Data platforms

ERP/CRM systems

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Manager - IT Advisory

Location: Kingdom of Bahrain

Employment: Full Time, On-Site

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead digital transformation engagements for clients across strategy, operating model, process digitization, and technology enablement
• Assess client's current digital maturity and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and transformation opportunities
• Develop target‑state digital operating models and transformation roadmaps aligned with client business objectives
• Design business cases for digital initiatives, including ROI, cost‑benefit analysis, and value realization frameworks
• Advise clients on selection and implementation of digital technologies (cloud, ERP, CRM, data platforms, AI, automation)
• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of consulting projects, ensuring scope, timelines, and quality standards are met
• Coordinate and lead cross‑functional consulting teams and client‑side stakeholders
• Support implementation programs and ensure alignment between business requirements and technical delivery teams
• Drive process re‑engineering and optimization initiatives across core business functions
• Define KPIs, success metrics, and value tracking frameworks for transformation programs
• Provide insights on industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices in digital transformation
• Develop executive‑level presentations, reports, and recommendations for senior client leadership
• Manage stakeholder relationships at client C‑suite and senior management level
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies in transformation programs and propose mitigation strategies
• Support change management strategies, including communication, training, and adoption planning
• Advise on governance structures for large‑scale transformation programs
• Support pre‑sales activities including proposal development, solution design, and effort estimation
• Contribute to thought leadership, practice development, and internal knowledge sharing within Grant Thornton

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Prince 2/PMP certification preferred.
• 5–10+ years of experience in digital transformation, IT consulting, or program management
• Strong understanding of digital technologies (cloud, AI, automation, data platforms, ERP/CRM systems)
• Proven experience managing large‑scale transformation projects
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills