Transformation Lead

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

• Permanent, full-time position

• Opportunity to lead and shape strategy

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to 'Reach for Remarkable' by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we're proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for product innovation and digital transformation within professional services? Our firm seeks an accomplished individual to lead the internal product strategy and delivery across our Private Business Tax & Advisory Service Line, driving industry-leading excellence and enabling sustainable, enterprise-wide impact.

You will oversee the evolution and execution of our internal product vision, working in close collaboration with C-suite executives, senior business unit leaders, and technology teams. Your mandate: to ensure Grant Thornton's digital solutions are at the forefront of the sector, meeting the unique needs of our practitioners and clients in a highly regulated, rapidly evolving environment.

You will lead and mentor a high-performing product organisation, shaping a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. You will serve as a key interface between technology, business operations, and executive leadership—actively influencing the direction of internal products, establishing frameworks for governance, and building strategic partnerships that unlock value and drive positive change.

Key responsibilities

Develop and execute the service line's internal technology vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with overall objectives and firm strategy.

Collaborate with C-suite executives, business leaders, and technology teams to secure buy-in and drive product-driven transformation.

Collaborate with transformation leads in Audit, Financial Advisory and Tax to ensure that innovation developed in other services lines is realised in Private Business Tax & Advisory Service Line and deliver product-driven innovation opportunities where applicable.

Establish and maintain product development frameworks, governance, and metrics for a regulated professional services environment.

Oversee product investments and resource allocation across business areas, optimising ROI and portfolio outcomes while lowering the overall cost of delivery.

Implement innovative solutions and set clear expectations for desired outcomes. Measure performance against these expectations to ensure goals are met. Recognize that successful outcomes are achieved through the effective use of tools and actively collaborate with business units to ensure these tools are utilized effectively.

Build strategic relationships with key technology vendors, partners, peer firms, and corporate functions such as Risk, Legal, Compliance, Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure enterprise requirements are met.

Participate in leadership committees and industry forums to influence product innovation and stay current with trends, including AI and automation.

Skills & experience

Bachelor's degree, required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred

8+ years' experience in a major professional services firms, with deep understanding of client services and regulatory environments

Proven track record in building and scaling product organisations and leading organisational transformation in regulated, enterprise settings

Experience managing distributed, multidisciplinary teams and product budgets

Expertise in modern product development methodologies and implementation of emerging technologies, including AI and automation

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate functions

Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, PMP, Agile) highly regarded

Strategic mindset with the ability to balance innovation and operational excellence

If you're interested in this role but don't feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We're a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We're driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you'll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You'll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You'll be empowered to build a career path that's tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we'll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave | paid secondary carers leave

Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts

Work from home options | team connection days

Mental health support, financial & wellbeing coaching

And many more

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We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team, on gttalentscouts@au.gt.com

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

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Grant Thornton Australia is a member firm of the Grant Thornton global network – one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting and consulting firms.

In Australia, we have over 1,500 people across Tarndanya (Adelaide), Meeanjin (Brisbane), Gimuy (Cairns), Naarm (Melbourne), Boorloo (Perth) and Warrang (Sydney). Together, our purpose and values serve as our driving force and guidepost for all our interactions so that our clients, wider community and people within our own organisation have a strikingly different experience.

Grant Thornton Australia is a member firm of the Grant Thornton global network – one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting and consulting firms.

In Australia, we have over 1,500 people across Tarndanya (Adelaide), Meeanjin (Brisbane), Gimuy (Cairns), Naarm (Melbourne), Boorloo (Perth) and Warrang (Sydney). Together, our purpose and values serve as our driving force and guidepost for all our interactions so that our clients, wider community and people within our own organisation have a strikingly different experience.

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