COO Strategy & Governance Manager

Grant Thornton; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Manager, Business Governance within the Office of the COO to lead strategic initiatives and governance rhythms across the COO organization. This role collaborates with cross‑functional teams, prepares executive presentations, and tracks progress on high‑impact deliverables to empower decision‑making and execution.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in project management or management consulting, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to drive governance

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or related field; PMP or similar project management certification preferred
• 8+ years of experience in project management, operations, transformation, or management consulting
• Solid understanding of the business drivers, operating constructs, and value levers of professional services companies
• Ability to assess organizational challenges and identify opportunities to improve governance, communication, prioritization, and ways of working.
• Experience designing processes, operating models, business cases, or management mechanisms that improve team effectiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a strategic mindset
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced and highly dynamic work week
• Experience working in a matrixed environment and driving results across functions
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint); comfortable with AI tools with an interest in how to deploy AI for maximum productivity

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports to ensure accountability and transparency
• Tracks and follows up with key initiatives across a portfolio of functional domains, assists the COO’s office in mapping deliverables to real progress in delivering strategic objectives
• Coordinates and creates cohesion with cross‑functional teams to drive execution and resolve issues quickly
• Supports the COO and his senior leaders with executive‑level presentations, briefings, and decision‑support materials
• Facilitates effective communication and information flow across teams reporting to the COO and with other teams involved in COO initiatives
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and implements scalable solutions
• When needed, leads project management of strategic initiatives aimed at M&A integration, process optimization, and operational transformation
• Demonstrates adaptability and emotional intelligence in navigating diverse stakeholder needs and team dynamics
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Asana

MS Office

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Manager, Business Governance within the Office of the COO to lead strategic initiatives and governance rhythms across the COO organization. This role collaborates with cross‑functional teams, prepares executive presentations, and tracks progress on high‑impact deliverables to empower decision‑making and execution.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in project management or management consulting, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to drive governance