Technical Advisor - Associate Director
Company: Grant Thornton
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Grant Thornton is seeking a Technical Advisor to join our team.
Approved office locations included below.
ICS - Enterprise Transformation - Solution Development - Technical
Advisor - Associate Director
The Technical Advisor is the technical authority for solutions
developed by the Enterprise Transformation team. The Technical
Advisor ensures that the solution development and technical roles
work in a consistent way and that the solution design is
technically coherent, meeting desired technical standards. The
Technical Advisor leads a team of Release Managers, Security
Engineer and Developer, and works close with the Quality Assurance
& Testing Manager. This role provides the glue that holds the
technical aspects of the solution together while advising on
technical decisions and innovation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Aligning and controlling the technical architecture of
solutions.
Determining the technical environments used during solution
development.
Advising on and coordinating each team's technical activities.
Identifying and owning architectural and other technically based
risks.
Advising on the achievability of non-functional requirements.
Working with the Business Analyst to evaluate the technical options
and decide the best way to turn the high-level business
requirements into a technical solution.
Advising on and coordinating each team's approach to estimating, to
reflect technical best practice and current technical
understanding.
Promoting appropriate standards of technical best practice.
Controlling the technical configuration of the solution.
Approving the solution as technically fit for purpose prior to
deployment.
Managing technical aspects of the transition of the solution into
live use.
Empowering the technical roles within the Solution Development Team
to appropriate levels within their responsibilities.
Acting as the final arbiter of technical differences between
Solution Development Team members.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
10+years of related work experience with at least 5 years in a
technical coordination role
Strong technical knowledge of software development methodologies,
programming languages, and software testing.
Experience working with Agile development methodologies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple
projects simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think
creatively.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or
related field preferred.
Agile / Scrum certification preferred.
Experience with test automation preferred.
Experience in professional services / consulting preferred.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, ServiceNow and/or Git will be
beneficial.
Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as
necessary.
Travel percentage: 5%
The base salary range for this position in the firm's Denver, CO
office only is between $119,700 and $199,500 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firm's Bellevue, WA,
Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, and New York City(Manhattan)
offices only is between $129,300 and $215,500 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firm's San
Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA offices only is between $137,700 and
$229,400 per year.
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.
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 unlimited
flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way
that best serves your clients and your life.
--- Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being
through work-life integration options that work best for your 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
LLP 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
ColleagueSupportSpecialists@us.gt.com.
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.
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