Director, Integration Enablement

Grant Thornton is seeking a Director, Integration Enablement to join the Global Integration Management Office. Approved office locations can be found below. Position Summary

The Director, Integration Enablement is a key leader within the Global Integration Management Office (IMO) responsible for building and continuously improving the integration management capabilities that enable successful execution of the firm's acquisition and integration strategy. The role serves as a strategic partner to the Head of the IMO, developing the governance frameworks, methodologies, reporting, tools, templates, and best practices required to deliver integrations consistently and effectively across the portfolio.

This position combines integration expertise, operational excellence, governance, portfolio management, and executive stakeholder engagement to establish a scalable integration capability that supports future growth through acquisitions. The role leads integration enablement across reporting, playbooks, tools, templates, M&A pipeline visibility, and due diligence oversight within the proposed IMO structure.

Key ResponsibilitiesIntegration Capability Development

Design, implement, and continuously enhance the firm's integration methodology and operating model.

Develop and maintain integration playbooks, tools, templates, standards, and best practices.

Create repeatable processes that improve consistency and reduce execution risk across transactions.

Capture lessons learned from integrations and institutionalize them into future practices.

Portfolio Reporting & Governance

Own the IMO reporting framework, dashboards, scorecards, and executive communications.

Develop KPIs and performance metrics to track integration success while partnering with value realization.

Provide portfolio-level visibility into integration status, risks, dependencies, and milestones.

Support executive governance forums, steering committees, and decision-making processes.

M&A Pipeline & Due Diligence Support

Maintain visibility into the acquisition pipeline and integration readiness activities.

Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, HR, Technology, and business leaders during diligence and planning phases.

Coordinate due diligence findings and ensure identified risks are incorporated into integration plans.

Support transition from deal execution to integration delivery.

Continuous Improvement & Enablement

Identify opportunities to improve integration effectiveness and efficiency.

Evaluate and implement technology solutions to support integration management.

Develop training materials and onboarding resources for integration team members and workstream leaders.

Support the maturation of the IMO as a strategic enterprise capability.

Stakeholder Management

Partner with executive sponsors, functional leaders, integration leads, and external advisors.

Influence decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups without direct authority.

Facilitate alignment across business, operations, technology, and support functions.

QualificationsRequired

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Management, Engineering, or related field.

10+ years of experience in M&A integration, transformation, PMO leadership, consulting, or related disciplines.

Experience designing enterprise governance, reporting, and operating frameworks.

Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional initiatives.

Experience developing executive reporting and presenting to senior leadership.

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

Professional services industry experience.

Experience supporting multiple acquisitions and integrations simultaneously.

Knowledge of due diligence, merger integration, and synergy tracking practices.

Experience implementing portfolio management, reporting, or workflow technologies.

Expected Outcomes

Within the first 12-24 months, this role will:

Establish the firm's integration reporting framework.

Develop and deploy core integration playbooks and methodologies.

Build repeatable governance and portfolio management processes.

Improve executive visibility into integration performance and risk.

Create a foundation that enables the IMO to scale as acquisition activity increases.

Serve as the primary architect of the firm's integration management capability.

The base salary range for this position is between $187,500 and $359,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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

Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three 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.

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Benefits:
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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.

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