About The Role

Grant Thornton is investing in a new technology-enabled offering that will bring together strategy, implementation and ongoing services in a more integrated, repeatable model. The Platform Director will lead the offering from concept through market launch and scale, working across internal capabilities and an external partner ecosystem.

This is a hands-on Director level role for a builder who can translate a strategic vision into a differentiated client proposition, scalable delivery model and sustainable business.

Your day-to-day may include

Own the offering strategy, roadmap, operating model and execution plan.
Convert market needs into standardized capabilities, reusable assets and clearly defined services.
Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning strategy, technology, implementation, operations, risk and commercial functions.
Establish product governance, architecture principles, release priorities and disciplined change control.
Develop the commercial model, pricing approach, business case and performance measures in partnership with firm leadership.
Support priority pursuits and communicate the offering credibly to senior client and internal stakeholders.
Build and manage strategic relationships with technology, implementation and service-delivery partners.
Provide oversight for early client deployments and ensure an effective transition from implementation to ongoing service delivery.
Create a scalable multi-client service model with clear accountability, quality standards and performance reporting.
Recruit, organize and lead the team required to grow the offering.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, business or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of experience leading enterprise technology platforms, technology-enabled services, complex implementations or managed operations.
Demonstrated success launching or scaling a platform, productized service, subscription offering or multi-client services business.
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, business applications, data, integration, cybersecurity and service management—without dependence on a single technology vendor.
Experience leading complex programs across internal teams, software providers, systems integrators and managed-service partners.
Commercial acumen across pricing, recurring revenue, unit economics, contracting and delivery risk.
Executive presence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
A builder mindset, strong judgment and comfort operating in an evolving environment.
Building new technology-enabled offerings within professional services, consulting or a comparable environment.
Enterprise transformation, operating-model design or complex business change.
Multi-client operations, global delivery and partner-led execution.
Technology-enabled commercial models and recurring services.

The base salary range for this position is between $184,000 and $248,400. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circum