Head of Global Product – Advisory (Sr. Director)
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We are seeking an experienced and execution-focused leader to serve as the Head of Global Product – Advisory. This new role will drive the execution of Grant Thornton’s product strategy for the Advisory service line, overseeing the development, prototyping, and launch of innovative, AI-enabled solutions that enhance our professional advisory services globally. The Head of Global Product – Advisory will lead distributed teams across multiple markets and regions ensuring operational excellence and measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute the global product strategy for Advisory, aligning with business objectives and market needs.
- Shape and communicate the product vision and roadmap for Tax, collaborating across the Tax practice and Technology organization, and ensuring alignment with firm goals and market needs.
- Focus on use case development and requirements gathering for Advisory products, ensuring alignment with business needs and practitioner insights.
- Build strong relationships with Advisory leaders, Technology leaders, and key corporate stakeholders (Risk, Legal, Compliance, Finance, HR, Operations) to ensure product initiatives meet enterprise requirements and drive business value.
- Partner with the Head of Product Innovation and the innovation engineering team on prototyping and MVP development, providing subject matter expertise and ensuring solutions meet Advisory practice requirements.
- Collaborate with the Technology Transformation group to drive change management and adoption of new products and oversee the allocation of product investments to ensure optimal resource distribution and ROI.
- Collaborate with the Technology Transformation group to drive change management and adoption of new products, ensuring successful implementation and sustained impact across the global Advisory practice.
- Build and scale product capabilities across international delivery centers.
- Standardize processes and governance to ensure consistency and quality across regions.
- Leverage data, automation, and AI to drive efficiency and innovation in advisory service delivery.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence within global teams.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis, define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), and leverage customer feedback and data to drive continuous product improvement and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Engage with industry forums and peer product leaders to stay current with trends and best practices and oversee talent acquisition and development strategies for the global advisory product team.
- Communicate product vision, progress, and impact to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in product management or product development, with significant exposure to advisory services in a professional services environment.Demonstrated experience working within professional services advisory practices (CFO Advisory, Business Consulting, Risk Advisory, Technology Modernization, and Transaction Advisory), with a strong grasp of the professional landscape’s service offerings, client needs, and operational processes.Deep understanding of advisory frameworks, industry standards, and best practices that can be enabled by technology-enabled service delivery.Proven ability to collaborate with advisory leadership and practitioners to identify opportunities for product-driven innovation.Proven success in leading global, cross-functional teams and delivering complex products at scale.Strong understanding of advisory processes, regulatory requirements, and technology trends (AI, automation, data platforms).Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred.Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.Experience working in or with global delivery centers is highly valued.Preferred Experience
Experience in Big 4 or major professional services firms.Familiarity with Agile and Lean methodologies.Experience with cloud-based data platforms and workflow automation tools.Understanding of regulatory environments across regions (e.g., GDPR, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), SEC reporting standards, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), emerging AI governance frameworks).Multilingual or experience working in multilingual environments.Salary Range
Chicago, IL; Downers Grove, IL; Denver, CO; Baltimore, MD : $206,300 – $343,800 per yearWashington, DC; Bellevue, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Newport Beach, CA; San Diego, CA; Iselin, NJ; New York, NY : $222,804 – $371,304 per yearSan Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA : $237,245 – $395,370 per yearSeniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management and Marketing
Industries
Accounting and Business Consulting and Services
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