Head Of Global Product Advisory
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 include :
- Executing the global product strategy for Advisory, aligning with business objectives and market needs.
- Shaping and communicating the product vision and roadmap for Tax, collaborating across the Tax practice and Technology organization, and ensuring alignment with firm goals and market needs.
- Focusing on use case development and requirements gathering for Advisory products, ensuring alignment with business needs and practitioner insights.
- Building strong relationships with Advisory leaders, Technology leaders, and key corporate stakeholders to ensure product initiatives meet enterprise requirements and drive business value.
- Partnering 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.
- Collaborating 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.
- Building and scaling product capabilities across international delivery centers.
- Standardizing processes and governance to ensure consistency and quality across regions.
- Leveraging data, automation, and AI to drive efficiency and innovation in advisory service delivery.
- Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence within global teams.
- Conducting market research and competitive analysis, defining and tracking key performance indicators, and leveraging customer feedback and data to drive continuous product improvement and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Engaging with industry forums and peer product leaders to stay current with trends and best practices and overseeing talent acquisition and development strategies for the global advisory product team.
- Communicating 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, 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.Multilingual or experience working in multilingual environments.The base salary range for this position varies by location.