Learning Implementation Senior Associate

About the role

The Learning Implementation Senior Associate supports Program and Project Managers, Instructional Designers, and Business Learning Leaders in executing training across all learning channels. Depending on scope and complexity, this role may own end-to-end planning and execution of ongoing activities. For more complex programs, the associate works closely with Program and Project Managers on project plans, contract management, scope, and budget activities. This role proactively identifies issues and co-develops or refines solutions to ensure operational efficiency, demonstrate business impact, and build confidence with colleagues, stakeholders, and internal clients. The ideal candidate is an implementation expert for all learning delivery channels, including Grant Thornton’s largest conferences (face-to-face or virtual).

Responsibilities

• Assist and at times manage learning implementation initiatives across instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced channels, collaborating with global teams and learners across multiple time zones.
• Create, own, execute, and implement annual program plans to achieve effective learning outcomes.
• Execute core project management activities, including contract, scope, budget, risk, and quality management.
• Oversee program implementation activities, including scheduling, setup, monitoring, feedback gathering, LMS management, communications, and reporting.
• Exceed client expectations by driving accountability and supporting solution implementation (learning and non-learning) across all modalities, on time and on budget.
• Build and maintain networks to manage resources, workflow, quality, and budget effectively.
• Utilize key industry, business, and organizational metrics to support firm strategy and client/practice priorities.
• Provide practical and targeted reporting to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate transparency, seek feedback, and share insights proactively.
• Support the Instructional Design team to ensure CPE-worthy learning solutions comply with NASBA, PCAOB, and other regulatory requirements.
• Work with vendors to translate program needs into executable plans and deliverables.
• Anticipate, identify, and communicate issues quickly, providing guidance and recommendations to project leaders.
• Provide guidance and coaching to LE Virtual Learning Implementation associates for complex initiatives.
• Build relationships with Managers, Directors, SMEs, and Business Sponsors/stakeholders.
• Travel occasionally to support 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 operate, including business segments, profitability drivers, and success factors.
• Experience managing leadership development programs or projects, with familiarity in adult learning theory, methodologies, technologies, and social media for behavior change and performance results.
• Ability to run meetings (status, design, info-gathering, close-out) and manage a portfolio of programs across client business segments.
• Strong reputation for integrity, judgment, responsiveness, attention to detail, and common sense.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with AI tools like MS Copilot/Claude and other LLMs/agents.
• Experience with Smartsheet for project management is 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 range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and based on factors such as job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression, geographic location, and internal equity.

Schedule

This position follows the firm’s hybrid work model, requiring in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a Grant Thornton office or client site.

Benefits

Grant Thornton offers personalized and comprehensive benefits tailored to individual needs, roles, and aspirations. For an overview of benefit offerings, visit Grant Thornton’s rewards and benefits page.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Paid firm holidays for interns and seasonal employees.
• Eligibility for 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan (for seasonal employees, subject to plan terms).
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance (eligibility applies to full-time employees only).

About Us

Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities in the U.S.: Grant Thornton LLP (audit and assurance services) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (tax and advisory services). In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational platform with Grant Thornton Ireland, offering a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, alongside independent audit services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and over 50 offices across the U.S., Ireland, and other territories, the platform provides enhanced solutions, powerful technologies, and a roster of 12,000 professionals. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, spanning more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team empowers employees with flexibility in work location, schedule, and time off to prioritize well-being and work-life integration. The firm is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and action beyond checkboxes. Explore more at www.gt.com/careers.