Learning Implementation Senior Associate

About the role

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. Depending on scope and complexity, this role may own end-to-end planning and execution of ongoing activities. For more complex programs, the Senior Associate works closely with Program and Project Managers on project plans, contract management, scope management, and budget management. 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 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 the development and implementation of solutions (learning and non-learning) in all modalities, on time and on budget.
• Build and maintain networks of relationships to manage resources (internal and external), project workflow, quality work product, and budget.
• Utilize key industry, business, and organizational metrics to support the firm’s strategy and client/practice priorities.
• Provide practical and targeted information/reporting to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate transparency, share feedback proactively, and collaborate openly with team members.
• Support the Instructional Design team to ensure CPE-worthy learning solutions comply with NASBA, PCAOB, and other regulatory 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.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and instruction to LE Virtual Learning Implementation associates for execution of tasks on larger, more complex initiatives.
• Build relationships with Managers, Directors, SMEs, and Business Sponsors/stakeholders.
• Travel occasionally (20%) 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 operate, including their business segments, profitability drivers, and success factors.
• Experience managing leadership development programs or projects, with familiarity in adult learning theory, methodologies, technologies, and the use of social media to drive behavior change and performance results.
• Ability to run meetings (status, design, information-gathering, close-out) and manage a portfolio of programs across one or more 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 such as 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 within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

About Us

Grant Thornton believes in making business more personal and building trust into every result—for clients and employees. The firm offers a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support. 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 a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent audit services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and over 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland, and other territories, the platform delivers enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by 12,000 professionals.

About The Team

The team empowers employees with flexible work options, including hybrid work requiring in-person attendance at least three days per week (either at a GT office or client site). The firm supports work-life integration and offers personalized, comprehensive benefits tailored to diverse needs and identities. For more details, visit Grant Thornton’s benefits page.

Benefits

• Personalized and comprehensive benefits recognizing diverse needs, roles, and aspirations.
• 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).