People & Change Manager (Assistant Manager)

Grant Thornton Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a People & Change Manager to join our Consulting practice. You will work with leading clients across sectors, driving HR and organisational transformation, and delivering change initiatives with focus on operating models and learning programs.

You will lead workshops, manage stakeholders, and provide regular updates to Directors and Partners, while developing propositions and contributing to thought leadership within the firm.

Qualifications

• A third-level degree with a strong academic record.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within a Consulting or corporate environment.
• Certification in Project/Program Management (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum).
• Qualification in Change Management e.g Prosci

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 change/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 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, refining methodologies and spearheading the development and promotion of thought leadership initiatives, while actively encouraging knowledge capture and sharing across the team.

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

HR Transformation

Operating Models

Learning & Development

Education

Third-level degree

PRINCE2/Agile/Scrum

Prosci Change Management

5 years experience

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a People & Change Manager to join our Consulting practice. You will work with leading clients across sectors, driving HR and organisational transformation, and delivering change initiatives with focus on operating models and learning programs.

You will lead workshops, manage stakeholders, and provide regular updates to Directors and Partners, while developing propositions and contributing to thought leadership within the firm.