The Director of Solution Strategy leads the creation of market-facing solutions, aligning client needs with firm capabilities, while ensuring effective go-to-market strategies and stakeholder engagement.
Grant Thornton is seeking a Director, Solution Strategy to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
As Director, Solution Strategy, you will lead the development and evolution of market-facing solutions -defining how we bring our capabilities together to solve client problems, differentiate in priority industries, and drive growth.
This role sits at the intersection of strategy, solution architecture, and go-to-market. You will shape how offerings are structured, positioned, and messaged - ensuring they are commercially viable, clearly articulated, and executable across the business.
This is a strategic leadership role focused on translating client needs into scalable, differentiated solutions and aligning stakeholders to bring those solutions to market effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Technical skills and qualifications:
- 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.
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Denver, CO, Reno, NV, Cleveland, OH and Baltimore, MD offices only is between $184,000 and $276,000 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Washington, DC, Bellevue, WA, Los Angeles, CA, Newport Beach, CA San Diego, CA, Boston, MA, Iselin, NJ and New York, NY offices only is between $198,700 and $298,100 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA offices only is between $211,600 and $317,400 per year.
About UsAt 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 TeamThe 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:
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 [email protected].
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.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Top Skills
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Grant Thornton LLP (US) Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
171 N. Clark Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601
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