Strategic Operations & Governance Manager

Grant Thornton; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Grant Thornton in the United States is seeking a Manager, Business Governance to join the Office of the COO. The Experienced Manager collaborates across functions to drive governance, coordinate initiatives, and deliver high‑impact deliverables that empower decision‑making.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role entails hands‑on leadership, driving strategic initiatives, and supporting complex M&A integration workstreams within a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.

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

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

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or related field

PMP or similar project management certification preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Grant Thornton in the United States is seeking a Manager, Business Governance to join the Office of the COO. The Experienced Manager collaborates across functions to drive governance, coordinate initiatives, and deliver high‑impact deliverables that empower decision‑making.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role entails hands‑on leadership, driving strategic initiatives, and supporting complex M&A integration workstreams within a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.