Grant Thornton (US)

Director, Solution Strategy

Grant Thornton (US)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Arizona • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $184,000 - $317,400 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Define and evolve integrated, market-facing solutions aligned to client needs, industry priorities, and firm growth areas
  • Translate complex capabilities into clear, differentiated value propositions, solution narratives, and scalable frameworks
  • Shape how solutions show up in priority industries, including alignment to broader go-to-market strategies and growth plays
  • Partner with service line marketing and content teams to shape solution narratives, messaging frameworks, and supporting materials
  • Bring solutions to life through compelling case studies and real-world examples that demonstrate client impact and differentiation
  • Establish repeatable approaches to solution architecture, including components, use cases, and commercial models
  • Enable adoption by client-facing teams through clear articulation, sales plays, and practical application in pursuits
  • Ensure consistency in how solutions are represented and activated across teams, channels, and geographies
  • Use market feedback, performance insights, and industry trends to continuously refine solution strategy and positioning
  • Lead strategic initiatives such as new offering development, industry plays, and integrated “one-firm” solutions
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Marketing, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • 10+ years of experience in professional services, consulting, or similarly complex environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and structure integrated solutions that bring together multiple capabilities to address client needs.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with experience shaping offerings that are scalable, differentiated, and market relevant.
  • Proven track record of aligning senior stakeholders across functions and service lines to drive cohesive outcomes.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear, actionable frameworks and approaches.
  • Experience leading large, ambiguous initiatives and translating them into structured, repeatable models.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to both technical and business audiences.
Benefits
  • 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. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: __https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits__
  • Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
  • Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
  • Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
solution architectureintegrated solutions designmarket strategy developmentcase study creationcommercial model developmentperformance insights analysisoffering developmentscalable frameworksvalue proposition developmentclient impact demonstration
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingcommunication skillsstakeholder alignmentcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadershipcreativityanalytical skillsclient engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in StrategyBachelor’s degree in Marketing