Digital & Transformation Director

P&A Grant Thornton; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

P& A Grant Thornton Philippines is seeking a senior transformation leader to establish the Digital & Transformation Group and drive enterprise-wide change using AI, automation, analytics, and digital technologies.

The role partners with Partners and senior leadership to shape strategy, manage governance, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, risk management, and client value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, MIS, Accounting, or related field.
• Preferred: MBA or equivalent with focus on digital transformation or AI.
• Proven experience leading enterprise transformation and strategic change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and automate business processes.
• Promote innovation, governance, and responsible AI practices.
• Engage senior leaders and partners to drive change and adoption.

Skills

Enterprise Transformation

Change Management

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Business Case Development

Strategic Thinking

Innovation Leadership

Executive Presence & Influence

Commercial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, MIS, Accounting, or related field

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business, Technology Management, Digital Transformation, AI, Analytics, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Azure AI

OpenAI

Job description

We are seeking a senior transformation leader to establish and lead the Firm's Digital & Transformation Group (DTG) and drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. This strategic leadership role will shape the Firm's future through AI, automation, analytics, and digital technologies, delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, risk management, employee experience, and client value.

Reporting directly to the Digital & Transformation Committee, the DTG Lead will serve as the Firm's principal authority on transformation, AI, innovation, and business change. The role requires a visionary yet execution-focused leader who can bridge business and technology, influence senior stakeholders, and convert ideas into measurable outcomes.

Important: This is not an IT operations, infrastructure, or systems administration role. The position focuses on business transformation, innovation, AI adoption, and strategic change leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Firm's Digital & Transformation Roadmap.
• Lead enterprise-wide transformation, process redesign, digitalization, and automation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve business processes.
• Align transformation initiatives with strategic business objectives.
• Promote innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

AI & Emerging Technology Leadership

• Develop and execute the Firm's AI strategy and roadmap.
• Identify and implement AI-enabled, automation, analytics, and digital solutions.
• Lead GenAI, intelligent automation, and innovation initiatives.
• Establish AI governance standards and responsible AI practices.
• Monitor emerging technologies and assess business impact.
• Manage the Firm's Digital & Transformation portfolio.
• Prioritize initiatives, develop business cases, and recommend investments.
• Oversee project execution, budgets, resources, timelines, and benefits realization.
• Monitor performance, risks, and outcomes and report to leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

• Partner with business leaders to identify transformation opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Partners and senior leadership.
• Drive organizational change, technology adoption, and capability building.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and transformation awareness.
• Ensure compliance with transformation governance frameworks.
• Monitor technology, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI-related risks.
• Support responsible, secure, and ethical use of AI.
• Build and lead a high-performing Digital & Transformation Group.
• Develop team capabilities, performance standards, and future leaders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and execution excellence.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Engage with Partners, division heads, and process owners to identify and prioritize opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and solution design activities.
• Review business cases, project plans, and transformation roadmaps.
• Monitor initiative progress and address risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Evaluate AI, automation, and emerging technology solutions.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and recommendations for leadership.
• Track KPIs, portfolio performance, and benefits realization.
• Serve as the Firm's primary point of contact for Digital & Transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, MIS, Accounting, or related field.

Preferred:

• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business, Technology Management, Digital Transformation, AI, Analytics, or related discipline.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading enterprise transformation, business transformation, operational excellence, consulting, or strategic change initiatives.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing enterprise-wide transformation, innovation, or technology-enabled programs.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience preparing business cases, executive presentations, and transformation roadmaps.
• Exposure to AI, automation, analytics, or emerging technologies is highly preferred.

Core Competencies

Required

• Enterprise Transformation
• Change Management
• Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Case Development

Preferred

• Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
• AI Governance
• Automation Platforms
• Advanced Analytics

Preferred Background

• Professional services, consulting, audit, tax, advisory, outsourcing, financial services, legal services, or other knowledge-intensive industries.
• Experience implementing Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, OpenAI, or similar platforms.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide AI adoption programs.
• Experience presenting to executive committees, boards, partners, or senior leadership.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, Lean Six Sigma, AI, or Digital Transformation.
• Strategic Thinking
• Innovation Leadership
• Executive Presence & Influence
• Commercial Acumen

Success Measures

• Delivery of approved transformation initiatives
• AI and digital solution adoption
• Productivity and operational efficiency gains
• Quality and risk management improvements
• Benefits realization and value creation
• Innovation opportunities implemented
• Firm-wide transformation capability development
• Effective governance and risk management
• DTG team growth and portfolio performance

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the Philippines' leading professional services firms. You will lead the Firm's AI and Digital Transformation agenda, build a dedicated transformation function, work closely with Partners and executive leadership, and drive meaningful, long-term organizational change.