Head of Global Product - Advisory

<p></p><p><b>Head of Global Product – Advisory </b></p><p></p><p>Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) have recently come together to form a powerful multinational, multidisciplinary platform that delivers premier advisory, tax, and independent audit services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and nearly 60 offices across the U.S., Ireland, the UAE, and other territories, our combined platform brings enhanced solutions and capabilities supported by cutting-edge technologies and a team of nearly 13,000 quality-driven professionals.</p><p></p><p>Grant Thornton Ireland contributes nearly 3,000 people across 9 offices in Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, and is part of a global network of over 68,000 professionals spanning more than 149 countries. Together, we offer a truly global reach backed by deep local knowledge and national expertise.</p><p></p><p>By joining forces, we strengthen our ability to act as trusted advisors who make business more personal — investing in relationships and empowering clients to make the right decisions for their organisations today and into the future. Whether working with the public sector to build thriving communities, partnering with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or supporting diverse businesses to achieve their goals, Grant Thornton now provides a singular, seamless client experience grounded in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to the issues that matter most.</p><p></p><p><b>Role Description</b></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and execution-focused leader to serve as the Head of Global Product – Advisory. This new role will drive the execution of Grant Thornton’s product strategy for the Advisory service line, overseeing the development, prototyping, and launch of innovative, AI-enabled solutions that enhance our professional advisory services globally. The Head of Global Product – Advisory will lead distributed teams across multiple markets and regions ensuring operational excellence and measurable impact.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Execute the global product strategy for Advisory, aligning with business objectives and market needs.</p></li><li><p>Shape and communicate the product vision and roadmap for Tax, collaborating across the Tax practice and Technology organization, and ensuring alignment with firm goals and market needs.</p></li><li><p>Focus on use case development and requirements gathering for Advisory products, ensuring alignment with business needs and practitioner insights.</p></li><li><p>Build strong relationships with Advisory leaders, Technology leaders, and key corporate stakeholders (Risk, Legal, Compliance, Finance, HR, Operations) to ensure product initiatives meet enterprise requirements and drive business value.</p></li><li><p>Partner with the Head of Product Innovation and the innovation engineering team on prototyping and MVP development, providing subject matter expertise and ensuring solutions meet Advisory practice requirements.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with the Technology Transformation group to drive change management and adoption of new products and oversee the allocation of product investments to ensure optimal resource distribution and ROI.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with the Technology Transformation group to drive change management and adoption of new products, ensuring successful implementation and sustained impact across the global Advisory practice.</p></li><li><p>Build and scale product capabilities across international delivery centers.</p></li><li><p>Standardize processes and governance to ensure consistency and quality across regions.</p></li><li><p>Leverage data, automation, and AI to drive efficiency and innovation in advisory service delivery.</p></li><li><p>Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence within global teams.</p></li><li><p>Conduct market research and competitive analysis, define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), and leverage customer feedback and data to drive continuous product improvement and ensure customer satisfaction.</p></li><li><p>Engage with industry forums and peer product leaders to stay current with trends and best practices and oversee talent acquisition and development strategies for the global advisory product team.</p></li><li><p>Communicate product vision, progress, and impact to executive leadership and stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>10+ years of experience in product management or product development, with significant exposure to advisory services in a professional services environment.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience working within professional services advisory practices (CFO Advisory, Business Consulting, Risk Advisory, Technology Modernization, and Transaction Advisory), with a strong grasp of the professional landscape’s service offerings, client needs, and operational processes.</p></li><li><p>