Associate Director: Strategy & Operations

Grant Thornton; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 184,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking an Associate Director, Strategy & Operations to join the Office of the COO. This senior role leads strategic priorities and cross‑functional execution across the firm and the Americas, translating leadership priorities into actionable plans and measurable results.

The position requires strong business judgment, professional services acumen, and the ability to influence across geographies without formal authority, with end‑to‑end accountability and executive advisory

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, or similar fields.
• Experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives from definition to delivery.
• Ability to convert analysis into actionable recommendations for senior leaders.
• Proven track record engaging and influencing senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational initiatives sponsored by the Office of the COO across the firm and Americas.
• Structure ambiguous problems, develop hypotheses, and design analytical approaches.
• Translate priorities into executable plans with milestones, ownership, and governance.
• Prepare executive briefings and drive cross-functional discussions to decisions.
• Monitor performance and ensure accountability for follow‑through and benefits realization.

Skills

Strategy

Leadership

Executive advisory

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking an Associate Director, Strategy & Operations to join the Office of the COO. This senior role leads strategic priorities and cross‑functional execution across the firm and the Americas, translating leadership priorities into actionable plans and measurable results.

The position requires strong business judgment, professional services acumen, and the ability to influence across geographies without formal authority, with end‑to‑end accountability and executive advisory