Value Creation Director: PE Growth & Strategy Lead

Grant Thornton (US); Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 223,514 - 289,171; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Value Creation Director in Edison, NJ, to lead growth of value-creation offerings for PE-backed clients across industries. The role drives client strategy, oversees multi‑engagement delivery, and mentors teams, with a hybrid schedule requiring in‑person work at least three days weekly.

Aops include business development, client expansion, and strategic account management. The candidate should have an MBA or equivalent, 10+ years in top consultancies, and strong PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years at a leading management/strategy consultancy with progression to leadership roles.
• Industry-recognized professional certification required.
• Proven success generating opportunities in PE/private equity markets.
• Experience coaching and developing consulting staff.
• Ability to meet business development objectives, deadlines, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of Value Creation offerings and drive thought leadership.
• Develop targeted client strategies and originate opportunities within PE portfolios.
• Oversee engagements with strong delivery leadership and on‑time value delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and support training and development efforts.
• Lead business development activities: proposals, budgets, and client meetings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship building

Education

MBA preferred

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Value Creation Director in Edison, NJ, to lead growth of value-creation offerings for PE-backed clients across industries. The role drives client strategy, oversees multi‑engagement delivery, and mentors teams, with a hybrid schedule requiring in‑person work at least three days weekly.

Aops include business development, client expansion, and strategic account management. The candidate should have an MBA or equivalent, 10+ years in top consultancies, and strong PE