Learning Implementation Senior Associate

Approved office locations available. The Learning Effectiveness (LE) Learning Implementation Senior Associate supports Program and Project Managers, Instructional Designers, and Business Learning Leaders in executing training across all learning channels. For smaller or less complex initiatives, this role may own end-to-end planning and execution. For more complex programs, the Senior Associate works closely with Program and Project Managers on project plans, contract management, scope, and budget activities. The role proactively identifies issues and co-develops or refines solutions to ensure operational efficiency, demonstrate business impact, and build stakeholder confidence. This position serves as 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 (internal and external), project workflow, work product quality, and budget.
• Utilize key industry, business, and organizational metrics to support firm strategy and client/practice priorities.
• Provide practical and targeted information/reporting to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate transparency, share feedback proactively, and collaborate openly across teams.
• 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 progressive experience in project management, ideally in a matrixed professional services environment.
• Knowledge of professional service firms, their 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 improvement.
• Ability to run meetings (status, design, info-gathering, close-out) and manage a portfolio of programs across client business segments.
• Strong integrity, judgment, responsiveness, attention to detail, and common sense.
• Excellent verbal, written, 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 (preferred).
• Ability to travel occasionally (20%).

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.
• Paid sick leave (minimum 72 hours) and paid firm holidays for interns and seasonal employees.
• Eligibility for 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan (for seasonal employees, based on plan terms).
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance (eligibility applies to full-time employees).
• Work-life integration options, including hybrid work model (minimum three days per week in-office or at client site).

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 within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

About Us

Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities in the U.S.: Grant Thornton LLP (a licensed CPA firm providing audit and assurance services) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (providing non-attest 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 delivers enhanced solutions, advanced technologies, and a team of 12,000 professionals. 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 Learning Effectiveness team empowers professionals to thrive through flexible work options, including hybrid schedules, flex time off, and personalized well-being support. The team fosters a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and collaboration, ensuring all voices are valued and supported.