Head of Global Product Audit (Sr. Director)

Head Of Global Product Audit

We are seeking an experienced and execution-focused leader to serve as the Head of Global Product Audit. This new role will drive the execution of Grant Thornton's product strategy for the Audit service line, overseeing the development, prototyping, and launch of innovative, AI-enabled solutions that enhance our professional audit services globally. The Head of Global Product Audit will lead distributed teams across multiple markets and regions ensuring operational excellence and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities include : Executing the global product strategy for Audit, aligning with business objectives and market needs. Shaping and communicating the product vision and roadmap for Audit, collaborating across the Audit practice and Technology organization. Focusing on use case development and requirements gathering for Audit products, ensuring alignment with business needs and practitioner insights. Building strong relationships with Audit leaders, Technology leaders, and key corporate stakeholders (Risk, Legal, Compliance, Finance, HR, Operations) 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 Audit practice requirements. Collaborating with the Technology Transformation group to drive change management and adoption of new products, ensuring successful implementation and sustained impact across the global Audit practice. 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 audit service delivery. Conducting market research and competitive analysis, defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), 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 Audit product team. Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence within global teams. Communicating product vision, progress, and impact to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications include : 10+ years of experience in product management or product development, with significant exposure to audit services in a professional services environment. Demonstrated experience working within professional services audit practices, with a strong grasp of the professional landscape's service offerings, client needs, and operational processes. Deep understanding of audit frameworks, regulatory standards, and industry best practices that can be enabled by technology-enabled service delivery. Proven ability to collaborate with audit 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 audit processes, regulatory requirements, and technology trends (AI, automation, data platforms).

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree (CPA, MBA, or similar) preferred. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Experience working in or with global delivery centers is highly valued.

Preferred Experience includes : 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., PCAOB, AICPA, ISQM 1, ERISA, SSAE 18). Multilingual or experience working in multilingual environments.