Job Description

Role Overview

The Associate Director, Delivery Center Organization Effectiveness plays a critical role in building, integrating and optimizing our Global Delivery Center (GDC) ecosystem across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. This Associate Director-level leader will lead the portfolio of projects/programs driving consistency, standardization across delivery centers with a global delivery workforce to 10,000+ resources.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT services expert with proven experience of running a portfolio of transformation programs for building, scaling and integrating multi-region delivery centers at scale. This role requires exceptional knowledge of global delivery center transformation, communication, strong executive presence, and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Global Delivery Center Organization Effectiveness

• Lead the portfolio of transformation programs for driving consistency and standardization across delivery centers at scale including stakeholder and internal communications, Delivery Center portal, DC Collateral - Playbooks, Presentations, case studies, and brand consistency across delivery centers.
• Support build of delivery center strategy, stakeholder management and governance including SteerCo's, monthly quarterly reviews to effectively communicate progress against the program portfolio with the ROI.
• Develop Delivery Center Playbooks outlining how to engage across delivery centers and best practices of working with delivery centers.
• Build customer success stories and testimonials across delivery centers and help accelerate adoption and engagement across delivery center.
• Establish repeatable onboarding playbooks, processes, and best practices to support growth to 10,000+ delivery resources across delivery centers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business or another related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT service delivery, shared services, global operations, or managed services environments.
• Proven experience of running a portfolio of transformation programs for building, scaling and integrating multi-region delivery centers at scale
• Strong understanding of onshore/nearshore/offshore delivery model, global delivery center operations, global service delivery, and multi-tower integration.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive-level influencing skills.
• Should be a hands-on leader with strong portfolio and program management and a strong bias towards execution.
• Fluent and professional English-verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex, multinational environments and collaborate effectively with senior leadership.
• Experience in high-growth environments with large-scale ramp-ups (5000 - 10,000+ resources).

Personal Attributes

• Strong executive presence with the ability to lead strategic discussions at the Director and Managing Director level.
• Highly collaborative, diplomatic, and influential-able to align diverse teams toward common goals.
• Structured, process-oriented, and able to build scalable operational frameworks.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with aggressive growth targets.
• High degree of cultural awareness and ability to operate across multiple geographies.

The base salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $240,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it 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. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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 the options to work the way that it best serves 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.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize 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

Here's what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

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. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees 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. Seasonal employees 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.