Change Management Manager

Grant Thornton is seeking an accomplished Manager in our Workforce Transformation Change Management practice. You will provide clients and engagement delivery teams with project leadership, organizational change management expertise, and thought leadership while driving business development opportunities and proposals for the Workforce Transformation Practice.

About the role

From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Transformation team to help clients achieve their vision. Client engagement opportunities include:

• Change Management and Leadership Alignment
• Change Readiness
• Communication Strategy and Execution
• Training Strategy and Delivery
• Technology Adoption
• Culture Transformation
• Mergers and Acquisition Integration
• Corporate and Organizational Transformations

Responsibilities

• Support and execute the vision, strategy, and direction of engagement delivery regarding approach, deliverables, and outcomes while serving as the subject matter expert on Change Enablement engagements.
• Lead project management activities, including planning, execution, status reporting, and risk mitigation to ensure project and client expectations are met.
• Effectively present information to large groups and facilitate client meetings, including routine project meetings, workshops, problem-solving sessions, requirements gathering, and deliverable readouts.
• Create a foundational understanding of client operations, risks, working styles, corporate drivers, and adapt to clients’ unique cultural styles to drive project success.
• Provide guidance and quality assurance reviews on deliverables from supporting project resources.
• Support the review and management of budget, resource allocation, and project economics.
• Actively support service line leadership with business development efforts, including drafting proposals, responses to requests for information, and participating in business development interactions with prospects and clients.
• Support the development of new client contracts and statements of work.
• Manage, develop, train, coach, and mentor staff on projects, and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
• Demonstrate agility across workforce-related change efforts by flexing between HR transformation, payroll impacts, and HR due diligence activities (e.g., M&A, restructuring, divestitures).
• Apply targeted change management experience within specific business transformation contexts (e.g., technology-enabled change, operating model shifts, enterprise programs).
• Meet or exceed targeted utilization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or other relevant degree.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience, preferably in a similar consulting practice.
• Change management, program management, financial, accounting, process improvement, or other relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Prosci, CCMP, La Marsh, PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, CPP).
• Experience leveraging AI tools and capabilities to enhance change management effectiveness.
• Targeted business transformation experience, such as ERP implementations, operating model design and transformation, shared services, or large-scale enterprise change programs.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and foster high-performance teams in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in troubleshooting, organizational skills, resource planning, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in culture awareness, communications planning/execution, stakeholder engagement, job role design, training planning/execution, or related areas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel, and Project).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed, typically 40-50% but occasionally up to 80%.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $147,200 and $196,880. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and based on factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result—for our clients and you. We offer more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support to help you excel in your career. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP (a licensed CPA firm providing audit and assurance services) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (providing non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services). In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland, offering enhanced solutions and capabilities backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 professionals across more than 50 offices in the U.S., Ireland, and other territories. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, providing access to member firms in over 150 global markets.

About The Team

The team you’re joining is ready to help you thrive with options for flexible work locations, schedules, and time off. This position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a Grant Thornton office or client site. We support your well-being through personalized and comprehensive benefits tailored to your unique needs and responsibilities.

Benefits

We offer personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations. For an overview of our benefit offerings, visit Grant Thornton Benefits.

• Interns: Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid sick leave (minimum 72 hours), and paid firm holidays.
• Seasonal Employees: Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, employee assistance program, and may participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan. Receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Employees: May be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.