Technology Modernization Managing Director - Anaplan - Grant Thornton LLP

As the Technology Modernization Managing Director – Anaplan, you’ll serve as a growth leader in the Grant Thornton Anaplan practice for your Technology Modernization Solution Family – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with other Principals and Managing Directors in the Anaplan and broader Advisory practices and sell and deliver quality work on Anaplan engagements because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by a culture of innovation, a collaborative community and internal reporting to achieve growth for the Anaplan practice and help you achieve more, confidently.



Your day-to-day may include:





+ Leading and supporting business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients.



+ Actively engaging with Anaplan’s sales and alliances functions to identify and collaborate in go-to market strategies and demand generation activities.



+ Collaborating with other solution, industry, and geography leaders in the organization to develop integrated messaging and offerings to serve clients holistically.



+ Collaborating with the internal industry leadership teams in either the banking, insurance, asset management, services or technology industries to grow and diversify the client base and expand solutions offered to Anaplan clients.



+ Supervising and overseeing all aspects of Anaplan engagements and coordinating the work performed by the various internal teams.



+ Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform services.



+ Performing engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management.



+ Actively participating in recruiting to identify, interview and secure top talent at both the campus and experienced levels.



+ Mentoring and developing junior team members and serving as a career coach for Senior Managers and Directors.



+ Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive.



+ Other duties as assigned.





You have the following technical skills and qualifications:





+ Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced or Master’s degree preferred.



+ A minimum of 13 plus years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing clients at a national level.



+ Relevant Anaplan product, and/or consulting (e.g., PMP) certification required. If you do not hold a relevant certification at time of hire, you must be able to earn one within 18 months of starting with Grant Thornton.



+ Prior business development and sales experience is required.



+ Prior experience in practice and team development is required.



+ Prior consulting experience at a firm comparable to Grant Thornton required.



+ Extensive experience with Anaplan in the banking, insurance, asset management, services or technology industries required.



+ Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases.



+ Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.



+ Ability to travel as needed. Expect 50% travel.





The base salary range for this position in the firm's Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY offices is between $$264,600 and $491,400.



The base salary range for this position in the firm's San Francisco, CA office is between $281,800 and $523,300.



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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 unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.



• 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.











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