Grant Thornton is seeking a GTM Planning Manager to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
As a GTM Planning Manager in our Connected Sales & Marketing function, you will get the opportunity to lead strategic go-to-market planning initiatives that enable our firm to effectively reach clients and maximize market opportunities. Working within our GTM Operations team, you'll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop, implement, and optimize planning processes that support the firm's growth objectives and ensure alignment between sales, marketing, and service delivery teams. From day one, you'll be empowered by our collaborative and excellence-focused culture to make meaningful contributions to the firm's go-to-market success.
Your Day-to-Day May Include:
- Developing and maintaining go-to-market plans in collaboration with GTM leadership, including demand planning, initiative planning, and resource allocation
- Lead the creation and management of planning frameworks, templates, and tools that enable consistent GTM execution across business units
- Collaborating with GTM Financial Management team to ensure plans align with budgetary considerations and financial targets
- Facilitating regular planning sessions and workshops with stakeholders to drive alignment and collaborative decision-making
- Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators related to GTM plans, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions
- Partnering with GTM Change Management team to ensure successful implementation of new planning processes or strategic shifts
- Preparing executive-level presentations and documentation that clearly communicate GTM plans, progress, and outcomes
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of planning methodologies through best practice research and process optimization
- Serving as a liaison across teams to ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Other duties as assigned
You Have the Following Technical Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
- 5-7 years of experience in strategic planning, business operations, or similar role within professional services or B2B environment
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana)
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build financial models, conduct scenario analysis, and create dynamic dashboards
- Experience with CRM systems and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across different levels
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities
- Adaptability and agility in responding to changing business needs and market conditions
- Knowledge of professional services industry and go-to-market strategies preferred
Can travel as needed
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Denver, CO and Baltimore, MD offices only is between $104,000 and $156,000 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, and New York, NY offices only is between $112,300 and $168,500 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA offices only is between $119,600 and $179,400 per year.
