Learning Implementation Senior Associate

Approved office locations can be found below. The Learning Effectiveness (LE) Learning Implementation Senior Associate will support Program and Project Managers, Instructional Designers, and Business Learning Leaders responsible for execution of training across all learning channels. At times, the Senior Associate will own end-to-end planning and execution of ongoing activities depending on scope and complexity. For more complex programs, they work closely with Program and Project Managers on executing project plans and all contract, scope, and budget management activities. This role is a catalyst for assuring operational efficiency, helping the program clearly demonstrate business impact, while building confidence with colleagues, stakeholders, and other internal clients.

About the role

This role is an implementation expert for all learning delivery channels, including Grant Thornton’s largest conferences (face-to-face or virtual). The ideal candidate will be a business-minded learning/talent professional with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative, service-oriented, and consultative culture. They will be highly action-oriented, with strong process development skills and a self-directed approach to defining and carrying out implementation plans. The role requires a pragmatic approach to business partnership and operations, with prior experience in talent-related program management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and at times manage learning implementation initiatives across different learning channels—instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced—while collaborating with global teams and learners across multiple time zones.
• Create, own, execute, and implement annual program plans to achieve and deliver effective learning outcomes.
• Work closely on executing all core project management activities, including contract management, scope management, budget creation and management, risk management, and quality management.
• Oversee program implementation activities, including process management for program activity scheduling, setup, monitoring, feedback gathering, LMS management, communications, and reporting.
• Exceed client expectations, drive accountability, and support development through implementation of solutions (learning and non-learning) in all modalities, on time and on budget.
• Build, maintain, and utilize networks of relationships to manage and effectively utilize resources (internal and external), project workflow, quality work product, and budget.
• Understand and utilize key industry, business, and organizational metrics to support the strategy of the firm and the business priorities of the client/practice supported.
• Work collaboratively to provide practical and targeted information/reporting to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate transparency, build reusable solutions, seek and provide feedback proactively, and share knowledge openly.
• Support the Instructional Design team to ensure all CPE-worthy learning solutions comply with NASBA, PCAOB, and other governing and regulatory body requirements.
• Work directly with vendors to translate program needs into executable plans and deliverables.
• Anticipate, identify, and communicate issues quickly, providing guidance and recommendations to project team leaders (Program and Project Managers).
• Provide guidance, coaching, and instruction to LE Virtual Learning Implementation associates for execution of implementation-related tasks across larger, more complex initiatives.
• Build relationships with experienced Managers, Directors, SMEs, and Business Sponsors/stakeholders.
• Travel occasionally to support the implementation of in-person learning programs and conferences on-site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of proven success in progressive roles, ideally in a matrixed environment within a professional services industry.
• Knowledge of how professional service firms and their various business segments work, how they make a profit, and what makes them successful.
• Experience managing leadership development-related programs or projects and familiarity with adult learning theory, learning methodologies, technologies, and the use of social media to produce behavior change and performance results.
• Ability to run meetings (status, design, info-gathering, close-out) and manage a portfolio of programs in one or more client business segments.
• A reputation for integrity, judgment, responsiveness, strong attention to detail, and common sense.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in standard office tools included in the MS Office suite—specifically MS Copilot/Claude and other AI LLMs and agents, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Smartsheet for project management (a plus).
• Ability to travel occasionally (20%).

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $76,000 and $100,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and 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.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result—for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services—and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland, and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with options to work in ways that best serve your clients and your life.
• Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• You are supported in prioritizing your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities, and experiences are different—and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles, and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers.
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits

We support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles, and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits.

• Interns: Eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental, and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Seasonal employees: Eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental, and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. May also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.