People & Change Lead — HR Transformation (Consulting)

Grant Thornton; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland seeks a People & Change Manager to drive client HR & Change projects within its Consulting practice. You will lead workshops, analyze issues, and deliver strategic recommendations while coordinating with Directors and Partners.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, leadership, and cross-border collaboration to build a sustainable career path. You will contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and knowledge sharing while upholding the firm's inclusive culture and

Qualifications

• A third-level degree, with a strong academic record.
• A minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a Consulting or corporate environment.
• Familiarity with Programme and Project Management for large-scale business (e.g., PRINCE 2, Agile, Scrum).
• Qualification in Change Management e.g. Prosci (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with clients to solve complex issues by conducting in-depth research, leading workshops, performing comprehensive analysis and delivering strategic recommendations, all while leveraging a combination of expertise, industry insights, cutting-edge tools and technology.
• Leading the delivery of client projects and workstreams by devising strategic work plans, managing team performance and financials, and ensuring the production of exceptional, high-quality deliverables (e.g. formal reports, presentations, etc.).
• Partnering with clients in Ireland and internationally to drive the successful delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with their strategic goals and objectives.
• Engaging with diverse stakeholders and establishing yourself as a subject matter expert both within client organisations and among colleagues.
• Bringing a holistic perspective to the challenges of managing diverse teams, focusing on crafting effective strategies to navigate these complexities, while demonstrating a deep understanding of the Firm's commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse culture.
• Leading and supporting the end-to-end delivery of client HR & Change projects, from initiation through to successful completion.
• Building strong relationships with project stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and successful client delivery.
• Actively contributing to the growth of the internal practice by shaping propositions, preparing client proposals, supporting business development activity refining methodologies, spearheading the development and promotion of thought leadership initiatives, while actively encouraging knowledge capture, and sharing across the team.

Skills

Change Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Leadership

Learning & Development

HR Transformation

Education

Third-level degree

PRINCE2 Certification

Agile / Scrum knowledge

Prosci Change Certification (Desirable)

Tools

PRINCE2

Agile

Scrum

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland seeks a People & Change Manager to drive client HR & Change projects within its Consulting practice. You will lead workshops, analyze issues, and deliver strategic recommendations while coordinating with Directors and Partners.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, leadership, and cross-border collaboration to build a sustainable career path. You will contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and knowledge sharing while upholding the firm's inclusive culture and