Learning Implementation Lead - Hybrid Program Delivery

Grant Thornton (US); Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Learning Implementation Senior Associate to join the team. The role supports program and project managers, instructional designers and business learning leaders across learning channels, with end-to-end planning and execution responsibilities for both day-to-day learning and major programs.

The ideal candidate has several years of project management experience in a collaborative, service-oriented environment, with strong communication and analytics skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least four years in progressive roles in a matrixed professional services environment.
• Experience managing leadership development programs or projects and familiarity with adult learning theory, learning methodologies, technologies and social media to drive outcomes.
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and AI/LLM tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist and at times manage learning implementation initiatives across different learning channels - instructor led, virtual and self-paced – while collaborating with global teams and learners across multiple time zones.
• Create, own, execute, and implement annual program plans to achieve and deliver effective learning outcomes.
• Work closely on executing all core project management activities, including contract management / scope management / budget creation and management / risk management / quality management.
• Oversee program implementation activities including all process management for program activity scheduling, activity setup, monitoring, feedback gathering, LMS management, communications and reporting.
• Exceed client expectations, drive accountability, support development through implementation of solutions (learning and non-learning) in all modalities, on time and on budget.
• Build, maintain, and utilize networks of relationships to manage and effectively utilize resources (internal and external), project workflow, quality work product and budget.
• Understand and utilize key industry, business and organizational metrics to support the strategy of the firm, and the business priorities of the client/practice supported.
• Work collaboratively to provide practical and targeted information/reporting to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate transparency, build things once and share them, seek advice, feedback openly and proactively share feedback with others in the moment and across time.
• Lend support to Instructional Design team to ensure that all CPE worthy learning solutions comply with NASBA, PCAOB and other governing and regulatory body requirements.
• Work directly with vendors to translate program needs into executable plans and deliverables
• Anticipate, identify and communicate identified issues quickly, providing guidance and recommendations to project team leaders (Program and Project Managers).
• Provide guidance, coaching and instruction to LE Virtual Learning Implementation associates for execution of implementation related tasks across larger, more complex initiatives.
• Build relationships with experienced Managers, Directors, SMEs and Business Sponsors/ stakeholders.
• Travel on occasion to support the implementation of in-person learning programs and conferences on-site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytics

Problem solving

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

AI/LLMs

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Learning Implementation Senior Associate to join the team. The role supports program and project managers, instructional designers and business learning leaders across learning channels, with end-to-end planning and execution responsibilities for both day-to-day learning and major programs.

The ideal candidate has several years of project management experience in a collaborative, service-oriented environment, with strong communication and analytics skills.