Global Head of Product Innovation

Global Head Of Product Innovation

Grant Thornton is seeking a Global Head of Product Innovation to join the team. This executive will lead the global product development lifecyclefrom concept to launchacross multiple markets and regions. A key focus will be scaling product development across global centers, driving innovation, speed, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include : defining and executing the global product development and engineering strategy; aligning product and technology roadmaps with business objectives and market opportunities; building and scaling product capabilities across international delivery centers; standardizing processes and governance to ensure consistency and quality across regions; optimizing global resource allocation and leveraging time zone advantages for continuous development cycles; leading high-performing global teams across product development; fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence; overseeing the full product lifecycle; driving Agile and Lean methodologies across teams; incorporating low-code / no-code platforms to accelerate software development and enhance operational efficiency; setting engineering standards for scalability, security, and performance; evaluating and implementing emerging technologies to enhance product capabilities; and partnering with regional leaders, marketing, sales, and customer success to ensure product-market fit.

Qualifications include : 10+ years of experience in product development leadership, with global scope; proven success in scaling product development across international centers; deep understanding of software development, hardware integration, and product lifecycle management; strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred; experience with multiple programming languages; familiarity with software development methodologies like Agile, DevOps, and CI / CD pipelines; database expertise and SQL skills; understanding of AI and ML frameworks; experience in SaaS, IoT, consumer electronics, or enterprise software; familiarity with regulatory environments across regions; and multilingual or experience working in multilingual environments.

The base salary range for this position varies by location.

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result. We offer a career path with more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities : Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland, and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

The team you're joining empowers you to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site. 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.