Change Management Manager

Grant Thornton (US); Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 147,200 - 196,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Manager in Workforce Transformation Change Management to lead engagement delivery, strategy, and SME guidance. You’ll drive change initiatives across client projects, manage budgets and resources, and mentor staff while supporting business development.

You will work across HR transformation, payroll considerations, and due diligence activities, traveling as required to client sites. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in consulting are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in a consulting context preferred.
• Change management or program management certifications (Prosci, CCMP, PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, CPP) preferred.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance change management effectiveness.
• Targeted business transformation experience (ERP implementations, operating model design, shared services, large-scale programs).

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement delivery strategy, outcomes, and SME guidance for Change Enablement engagements.
• Manage project planning, execution, reporting, and risk mitigation to meet client expectations.
• Facilitate client meetings, workshops, requirements gathering, and deliverable readouts.
• Develop client operations understanding and adapt to cultural styles for project success.
• Oversee budget, resources, and project economics; mentor staff on projects.
• Support business development, drafting proposals and information requests.
• Develop statements of work and client contracts; drive cross-team collaboration.
• Travel as needed (typically 40–50%, up to 80% on occasion).

Skills

Change management

Program management

AI tools experience

Business transformation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Visio

Word

Excel

Project

Job description

Job Description

Grant Thornton is seeking an accomplished Manager in our Workforce Transformation Change Management practice, providing our clients and engagement delivery teams with project leadership, organizational change management expertise, thought leadership and drive business development opportunities and proposals on existing and target clients for the Workforce Transformation Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. Client engagement opportunities include but are not limited to Change Management and Leadership Alignment; Change Readiness; Communication Strategy and Execution; Training Strategy and Delivery; Technology Adoption; Culture Transformation; Mergers and Acquisition Integration; and Corporate and Organizational Transformations.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Transformation team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Support and execute the vision, strategy, direction of engagement delivery regarding approach, deliverables, engagement outcomes and serve as the subject matter expert on Change Enablement engagements.
• Lead project management activities, including planning, execution, status reporting, and risk mitigation to ensure project and client expectations are understood and met.
• Effectively present information to large groups and facilitate a variety of client meetings to include routine project meetings, client workshops including problem solving, requirements gathering, and deliverable readouts.
• Create a foundational understanding of client operations, risks, working styles, corporate drivers, and adapt to clients’ unique cultural styles to drive project success.
• Provide guidance and quality assurance reviews on deliverables from supporting project resources.
• Support the review and management of budget, resource allocation, and project economics.
• Actively support service line leadership with business development efforts including drafting proposals and responses, requests for information and participating in business development interactions with prospects and clients.
• Support the development of new client contracts and statements of work.
• Manage, develop, train, coach, and mentor staff on projects, assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
• Demonstrate agility across workforce-related change efforts by flexing between HR transformation, payroll impacts, and HR due diligence activities (e.g., M&A, restructuring, divestitures), adjusting approach and deliverables.
• Apply targeted change management experience within specific business transformation contexts (e.g., technology-enabled change, operating model shifts, enterprise programs).
• Meet or exceed targeted utilization.
• Other duties as assigned.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources or other relevant degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience required, in a similar consulting practice preferred.
• Change management, program management, financial, accounting, process improvement or other relevant certifications is preferred (Prosci, CCMP, La Marsh, PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, CPP, etc.).
• Experience leveraging AI tools and capabilities to enhance change management effectiveness.
• Targeted business transformation experience, such as ERP implementations, operating model design and transformation, shared services, or large-scale enterprise change programs.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and foster the development of high-performance teams to lead/support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork to work effectively in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in troubleshooting, organizational skills, ability to participate in resource planning processes based on defined organizational plans, and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in culture awareness, communications planning and/or execution, stakeholder engagement, job role design, training planning and/or execution, or other related areas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel, and Project).
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Can travel as needed. Typically, 40-50% but occasionally up to 80%.

The base salary range for this position is between $147,200 and $196,880. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About The Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details

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