Technology Consulting Manager

ukgrantt; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Technology Consulting Manager to lead and shape high‑impact technology projects across sectors. You will bring structure, insight and commercial thinking to complex technology challenges while developing as a specialist and consultant.

The role offers flexible working options and a supportive environment to balance client delivery with career growth. You’ll work with senior consultants and directors to define strategy, operating models and target-state architectures,

Qualifications

• Relevant technology experience in a professional setting.
• Degree in Computer Science, IT or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in technology consulting or IT operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high-impact technology consulting projects across sectors.
• Shape client outcomes with structure, insight and commercial thinking.
• Deliver technology consulting engagements and provide analysis across client projects.
• Coordinate with senior colleagues to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Contribute to proposals, credentials and methodologies to support growth.

Skills

Technology consulting

IT operations

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related

Job description

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

Grant Thornton's Business Consulting practice spans Technology, Enterprise Applications, Finance, Operations, Deals and People. Our Technology Consulting team helps clients navigate strategic technology change, we advise Private Equity and corporate clients to help them make critical technology investment decisions. From pre‑deal technology due diligence to post‑deal value creation planning, we assess technology risks, opportunities and operating models to determine how "future‑fit" an organisation really is. We also support clients with major technology decisions, running Spec & Select engagements to help them choose the right platforms, partners and architecture for their growth.

We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job‑share options. We'll support you to balance work and life.

What You'll Do

As a Technology Consulting Manager , you'll lead and support high‑impact projects across multiple sectors, working with senior consultants and directors to shape client outcomes. You'll bring structure, insight and commercial thinking to complex technology challenges, while continuing to develop as a specialist and consultant.

You’ll play a key role in delivering technology consulting engagements, working alongside senior colleagues to provide analysis, structure and insight across a range of client projects. Your work will span several of our core service areas:

Technology Strategy & Operating Model Support

Analyse technology estates and operating model elements to surface risks, constraints and improvement opportunities

Contribute to target‑state options, principles and portfolio‑level roadmaps

Support workshops, interviews and requirements sessions; capture insights and help shape next steps

Translate and present findings and insights clearly and confidently, helping the team shape recommendations and next steps

Business Systems Strategy & Digital Transformation

Support System strategy engagements; including requirements gathering, vendor evaluations, scoring and recommendation development

Contribute to market scans, shortlists and platform/partner evaluations (RFI/RFP, demos, references); prepare structured comparisons and reasoned recommendations

Help build pragmatic transformation plans and sequencing; support mobilisation activities (RAID inputs, planning artefacts, stakeholder documentation)

Work with SMEs to shape integration, data and reporting needs with a clear line of sight to business outcomes.

M&A Technology Advisory (PE & Corporate)

Contribute to technology due diligence, supporting assessments of risks, scalability, cost drivers and value‑creation opportunities

Support development of separation and integration plans, mapping dependencies and documenting practical Day‑1 and transition considerations

Produce clear, structured analysis and reporting in fast‑paced deal environments

Project Support & Collaboration

Work closely with senior consultants and Engagement Managers to plan work, manage tasks and maintain quality

Coordinate with wider project teams to maintain smooth delivery, clarity of communication and consistent quality

Build positive working relationships across the practice, collaborating with colleagues from different disciplines to bring integrated solutions to clients.

Contribute to proposals, research, credentials and methodologies that support practice development and growth.

Participate actively in practice initiatives, knowledge-sharing sessions and internal communities, helping to strengthen our collective capability.

Build relationships with client stakeholders and represent the firm professionally

Knowing you're right for us

Joining us as a Technology Consulting Manager , the minimum criteria you'll need is practical technology experience in a relevant environment. A degree in Computer Science, IT or a related discipline is strongly preferred.

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way.

• Experience in technology consulting, IT operations or a similar professional setting
• Ability to com