Global Relationship Database (GRD) - Program Manager

Independence Global Relationship Database (GRD) - Programme Manager

Grant Thornton is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Global Relationship Database (GRD) initiative. This strategic Tier 1 program supports the firm's global Independence, Risk, and Relationship Checking modernization efforts by establishing a centralized relationship data platform used across Grant Thornton member firms worldwide.

The Project Manager will oversee end-to-end program execution, coordinating business, technology, data, compliance, and vendor teams to ensure successful implementation of GRD capabilities, data onboarding, global integrations, governance controls, and operational readiness.

This role requires a highly organized leader who can operate comfortably across executive stakeholders, global business teams, enterprise architecture, data management, and software delivery teams while managing complex dependencies, risks, and regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

·       Lead planning and execution of the Global Relationship Database (GRD) program.

·       Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, and status reporting.

·       Drive alignment across Independence, Risk, Legal, Enterprise Architecture, Data & Analytics, and Technology teams.

·       Coordinate project activities across multiple global member firms and business stakeholders.

·       Ensure scope, schedule, budget, resource, and quality objectives are achieved.

·       Coordinate delivery of data onboarding, migration, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation activities.

·       Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Data teams to oversee API integrations and data exchange processes.

·       Manage dependencies involving source systems, relationship data repositories, and third-party platforms.

·       Monitor data quality risks and ensure implementation of appropriate control frameworks.

·       Establish and maintain appropriate project governance structures.

·       Ensure compliance with Independence, Risk, Regulatory, and Data Privacy requirements.

·       Facilitate executive steering committee meetings and leadership updates.

·       Drive resolution of escalated risks, issues, and design decisions.

·       Build strong relationships with business leaders, GTIL stakeholders, global member firms, and technology teams.

·       Communicate program progress, risks, decisions, and dependencies effectively to executive leadership.

·       Facilitate workshops and alignment sessions with global stakeholders.

·       Coordinate activities involving third-party vendors and implementation partners.

·       Monitor vendor deliverables, timelines, and commitments.

·       Ensure contractual deliverables and project outcomes are met.

·       Support development of operating models, governance processes, and support structures.

·       Drive organizational readiness activities, communications, and adoption planning.

·       Coordinate training and transition activities to operational support teams.

Required Qualifications

·       8+ years of project or program management experience delivering enterprise technology initiatives.

·       Experience leading large-scale data, compliance, governance, or transformation programs.

·       Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.

·       Experience managing enterprise integrations, APIs, and data migration initiatives.

·       Demonstrated ability to manage executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

·       Strong risk management, issue resolution, and dependency management skills.

·       Experience developing executive-level status reports and steering committee materials.

·       Excellent facilitation, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience in auditor independence, compliance, risk management, legal conflicts, or regulatory programs.

·       Experience with Intapp, relationship checking platforms, or client relationship management systems.

·       Experience in professional services, accounting, consulting, or global partnership environments.

·       PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification.

·       Familiarity with data governance, master data management, and enterprise data quality frameworks.

·       Experience working with geographically distributed global teams.