Senior Operations Transformation Leader

Grant Thornton (US); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton US is seeking an Operations Transformation Director to help clients design and implement modernization and efficiency programs across industries. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage engagements, and shape solutions from strategy through implementation, leveraging data, analytics, and change management.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least 10 years in consulting, professional certifications, and willingness to travel up to 80%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/ops/analytics/engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function serving cross-industry clients at a national level.
• Professional certification in Lean Six Sigma, Master Black Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt, Certified Supply Chain Professional, Certified Turnaround Professional, etc. is required.
• Client project delivery experience across multiple industry sectors (e.g., Manufacturing, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Energy, Transportation & Distribution, Construction, Retail).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to travel as needed (up to 80%).

Responsibilities

• Aid cross-functional teams in delivering major transformation initiatives.
• Design and execute enterprise cost reduction programs for corporate clients and portfolio companies.
• Manage engagement delivery including performance reviews, task delegation, and client management.
• Assist with development of solution content, whitepapers, and thought leadership.
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor across levels and organizations.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to achieve objectives.
• Identify issues early and propose remediation to engagement teams.
• Mentor and develop staff; conduct year-end reviews and performance assessments.
• Lead business development activities including proposal development and pursuit efforts.
• Create and transform data and analytics into actionable performance insights.
• Meet or exceed targeted utilization.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Project delivery experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Data & Analytics, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Grant Thornton US is seeking an Operations Transformation Director to help clients design and implement modernization and efficiency programs across industries. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage engagements, and shape solutions from strategy through implementation, leveraging data, analytics, and change management.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least 10 years in consulting, professional certifications, and willingness to travel up to 80%.