Learning Program Leader – Americas

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 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.
• 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:

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Job Description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Learning Program Leader (Manager)- Americas to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.

The Early Career Learning Program Leader - Americas leads the strategy, design, and delivery of global milestone leadership programs for early career professionals, with capacity-based support for mid-career programs. The role aligns programs with business priorities and the global Learning & Effectiveness strategy while overseeing stakeholder engagement, content direction, faculty, delivery, and measurement. Depending on program assignments, the leader may hold both global and regional responsibilities and must work effectively across cultures, geographies, and time zones.

The ideal candidate will be:

Strategic, business-minded, and data-driven, with the ability to translate business needs into practical and high-quality learning solutions.

Collaborative and action-oriented, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.

Skilled at prioritizing, delegating, negotiating, and managing multiple programs across regions.

Culturally agile and comfortable balancing global consistency with regional customization and working across time zones.

An effective coach and mentor who can build inclusive, high-performing teams.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity while delivering timely, high-quality results.

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced certification in project/program management a plus.

Minimum of 5 years in progressive program management roles, ideally within professional services and leadership development.

Experience leading learning programs using adult learning principles, instructional design, and facilitation practices

Demonstrated success working in a global, matrixed organization and managing vendor relationships.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and the ability to travel across geographies as needed.

Core Responsibilities:

If serving in a global capacity:

Assess business and talent priorities and establish the strategy, audience approach, content scope, skill priorities, and success measures for global early career milestone programs.

Align program strategy with global stakeholders and partner functions, including Business Learning, Succession Planning, Rise, and People & Culture.

Partner with Instructional Design and other learning leaders to develop integrated learning and performance-support solutions.

Determine build, buy, or partner approaches and oversee vendor selection and content direction.

Establish global reporting and communication approaches and use business, organizational, and program data to evaluate effectiveness, return on investment, and opportunities for improvement.

Regional/local execution responsibilities:

Share regional priorities that may be unique or additive to global strategy for early career programs.

Balance global alignment with appropriate regional flexibility and customization, reviewing any localized content or activities.

Develop and manage program workplans, budgets, communications, contracts, invoices, procurement activities, vendor performance, and operational follow-through for all early career programs.

Lead high-quality program delivery, faculty preparation, operational coordination, and stakeholder communication within established timelines and budgets.

Analyze regional results and share insights and recommendations with global teams and stakeholders.

Support compliance with applicable continuing professional education, continuing professional development, and regulatory requirements.

Travel periodically and adjust working hours when needed to support global and regional program delivery.

Other regional/local responsibilities:

Demonstrate transparency, build things once and share them, seek advice, feedback, openly and proactively share feedback with others in the moment and across time.

Use rigorous project management practices to manage risks, dependencies, quality, accountability, and timely delivery.

Communicate program results, effectiveness insights, and recommendations to executive sponsors and global or regional stakeholders.

Provide capacity-based planning, coordination, delivery, communication, and project management support across mid-career and other milestone programs as assigned.

Lead, coach, and support learning implementation staff while building an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

Model transparency, timely feedback, shared learning, recognition, and reuse of effective practices and resources.

Other duties as assigned.

Global Teaming & Cross‑Cultural Expectations

Build productive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and faculty across cultures, countries, functions, and time zones, adapting communication and working styles as needed.

Demonstrate cultural awareness, curiosity, and adaptability when supporting global learners.

Flex schedules occasionally to support global rhythms (e.g., early‑morning or evening meetings when required).

Foster inclusive collaboration to ensure global alignment while respecting regional differences.

The base salary range for this position is between $104,000 and $140,000. 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.

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Job Info

Job Identification

115427

Job Category

Human Resources

Posting Date

08/18/2026, 02:37 AM

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule

Full time

Locations

Chicago, IL, United States

Downers Grove, IL, United States

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Baltimore, MD, United States

Raleigh, NC, United States

Charlotte, NC, United States

Columbia, SC, United States

Atlanta, GA, United States

Jacksonville, FL, United States

Orlando, FL, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

Tampa, FL, United States

Cleveland, OH, United States

Southfield, MI, United States

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Kansas City, MO, United States

Appleton, WI, United States

Milwaukee, WI, United States

St Louis, MO, United States

Wichita, KS, United States

Tulsa, OK, United States

Oklahoma City, OK, United States

Dallas, TX, United States

Austin, TX, United States

Houston, TX, United States

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years progressive program management experience, preferably in professional services and leadership development.
• Experience leading learning programs using adult learning principles, instructional design, facilitation, and managing vendor relationships in a global matrixed organization.
• Strong Microsoft 365 proficiency and ability to travel as needed across geographies.