Technology Modernization - Alliance Manager

Job Description: Technology Modernization - Alliance Manager

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Job Description

Technology Modernization - Alliance Manager

As a Alliance Channel Manager to support the firm’s growing Technology Alliance Practices.  This role will help position the firm as a leading channel partner to our top-tier alliances and to clients by managing our presence at national events, developing publications to expand awareness of Grant Thornton’s capabilities within the Alliance ecosystems, and supporting the Alliance Sales team. This position works closely with the Alliance Leadership and Sales teams, Advisory Services Marketing, Industry Marketing and others as necessary to help our alliances attain their growth goals. This role requires a highly organized self-starter with strong writing skills, presentation design experience and excellent project management skills.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Transformation team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Maintain the strategic alliance plan, coordinate with your GT Alliance leaders to ensure an up-to-date view of the practice. This includes highlighting the go-to-market (GTM) approach, top priorities, our capabilities, and financial goals for the alliance.
• Manage the individual budget specific to your alliance.
• Act as a key leader across the firm as it relates to your alliance.
• Establish and maintain alliance reporting.
• Support key practice meetings and to ensure that they are scheduled and occur on a regular basis.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university 
• Substantial experience within the respective ecosystem as well as established relationships within the vendor organization
• Knowledge of the ERP ecosystem and key Cloud consulting topics
• Experience managing and organizing projects and workstreams; highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong writing skills, ability to write in both business and marketing writing styles 
• Ability to produce visually appealing presentations, spreadsheets, etc.  (i.e. advanced PowerPoint skills) 
• Marketing experience in professional services, consulting and/or accounting fields preferred. Previous experience in technology or consulting a requirement
• Active knowledge of leveraging business-centric social media and driving awareness and engagement through social media
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; communicates well with all levels of management; comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the firm
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to collaborate in a team environment
• Demonstrated self-motivation, strong work ethic, proactive nature 
• Travel to several national events required throughout the year
• 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

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. 
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. 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.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options 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. 
• Here, 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. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next: 

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers. 

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.

Additional Details:         

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com. 

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.