Change Manager

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A Career at Grant Thornton

If you are looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services, at Grant Thornton, we do things differently. We value fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity, building an inclusive working environment open to all. We are here to support you in the development of your career, provide flexibility where required and respect and value your experience.

We want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best – it’s how it should be.

Job Description & Summary

We are seeking a Change Manager, to be part of our Consulting practice. The role offers a chance to contribute to and support a variety of client engagements, helping drive project team success. You will have exposure to a variety of clients and the opportunity to lead on exciting and challenging projects and be responsible for providing regular updates to the Director and Partner team. The role will provide an excellent opportunity to cultivate a long-term, sustainable career in a dynamic and rapidly growing area of our business.

Embrace the possibility to apply – at Grant Thornton we are constantly upskilling our staff. If you do not meet all of the listed requirements, please do not be discouraged from applying. We value a growth-oriented mindset and are dedicated to supporting you in reaching your full potential.

Join a Dynamic Team Driving Change

Our Consulting practice is part of our wider Consulting and Advisory services, made up of both industry leads and subject matter experts, driving change and innovation across this ever-growing department. Our consultants possess transferable skills and collaborate across various teams within the Consulting, Advisory department, applying expertise in project management, stakeholder management, communication and process improvement to drive impactful results.

As a Change Manager, you will have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading clients across diverse sectors on areas such as organisational change, process improvement, and strategic transformation. The role will be focused on leveraging your expertise in change management methodologies and driving successful change initiatives across a range of organisations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborating with clients to solve complex issues by conducting in-depth research, leading workshops, performing comprehensive analysis and delivering strategic recommendations, all while leveraging a combination of expertise, industry insights, cutting-edge tools and technology.
• Leading the delivery of client projects and workstreams by devising strategic work plans, managing team performance and financials, and ensuring the production of exceptional, high quality deliverables (e.g. formal reports, presentations etc.).
• Partnering with clients in Ireland and internationally to drive the successful delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with their strategic goals and objectives.
• Engaging with diverse stakeholders and establishing yourself as a subject matter expert both within client organisations and by colleagues.
• Bringing a holistic perspective to the challenges of managing diverse teams, focusing on crafting effective strategies to navigate these complexities, while demonstrating a deep understanding of the Firm’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse culture.
• Leading and supporting the end-to-end delivery of client Change projects, from initiation through to successful completion.
• Building strong relationships with project stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and successful client delivery.
• Actively contributing to the growth of the internal practice by shaping propositions, refining methodologies and spearheading the development and promotion of though leadership initiatives, while actively encouraging knowledge capture and sharing across the team.

Skills and Experience

Education and Certifications

• A third level degree, with a strong academic record.
• A minimum of 5 – 10 years of relevant experience, preferably within a Consulting or corporate environment.
• Familiarity with Programme and Project Management for large-scale business (e.g., PRINCE 2, Agile, Scrum).

Skills and Competencies

The candidate must have proven expertise and experience in at least two (and ideally more) of the following areas:

• Designing and implementing Operating Models and Organisational Structures.
• Developing and delivering large scale change programmes.
• Developing and delivering Learning and Development programmes.
• Providing HR Consulting services, including but not limited to: HR Strategy; HR Maturity Assessment; HR Operating Model and Workforce Planning; Culture Reviews; and Gender Pay Gap Reporting.
• Managing end-to-end Change Management processes, including Change Leadership; Stakeholder Engagement; Cultural and Behavioural Change; Learning and Development.
• Organisational Structure Transition Management.

In addition to the credentials listed above, candidates must also have:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written skills with the ability to create comprehensive reports and compelling presentations.
• Proven ability to collaborate and deliver results in multi-disciplinary teams.
• A proven track record of successfully contributing to and leading projects.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in building strong networks and fostering client relationships.
• Proven ability to thrive and deliver results under pressure.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Life at Grant Thornton 

Reward and benefits: 

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

We offer an excellent range of rewards and benefits to suit your lifestyle:

• Performance based bonus scheme
• Employer Pension Contributions
• Career progression with an annual promotion cycle (dependent on eligibility)
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Health insurance group scheme discount
• Annual flu vaccination
• Onsite gym (Dublin)
• Employee assistance programme
• Fresh fruit in each office daily
• Bike to Work scheme
• Pay day breakfast
• Be Well initiative
• Travel ticket schemes
• Funded sports and social events
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee discounts

Find out more about the benefits at Grant Thornton here: Our Benefits | Grant Thornton.

Flexible working environment:

At Grant Thornton we promote a flexible working environment and are currently support a hybrid working model. We also offer employees the opportunity to avail of a compressed working week the Friday before each Bank Holiday and every week from June – August inclusive. This allows employees the opportunity to finish at 3pm on a Friday, subject to client approval.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) are at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda. Today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints which need to be heard and valued.

We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the Firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our Firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our Firm’s best-practice principles, and we will champion you as leaders from day one.

Recognition:

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrate success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme. We also offer a defined contribution pension and life assurance.

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