Global Head of Product Innovation

Global Head Of Product InnovationGrant Thornton is seeking a Global Head of Product Innovation (Sr. Director) to join the team. This executive will lead the global product development lifecyclefrom concept to launchacross multiple markets and regions. A key focus will be scaling product development across global centers, driving innovation, speed, and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the global product development and engineering strategy.Align product and technology roadmaps with business objectives and market opportunities.Build and scale product capabilities across international delivery centers.Standardize processes and governance to ensure consistency and quality across regions.Optimize global resource allocation and leverage time zone advantages for continuous development cycles.Lead high-performing global teams across product development.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.Oversee the full product lifecycle: ideation, design, development, testing, launch, and iteration.Drive Agile and Lean methodologies across teams.Incorporate low-code/no-code platforms such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Alteryx, and other workflow automation tools to accelerate software development and enhance operational efficiency.Set engineering standards for scalability, security, and performance.Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to enhance product capabilities.Partner with regional leaders, marketing, sales, and customer success to ensure product-market fit.Communicate product vision and progress to executive leadership and board members.Qualifications10+ years of experience in product development leadership, with global scope.Proven success in scaling product development across international centers.Deep understanding of software development, hardware integration (if applicable), and product lifecycle management.Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.Preferred ExperienceExperience of multiple programming languages such as Python, Java, etc.Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and Big-O notions for efficient coding and performance optimization.Familiarity with software development methodologies like Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure effective, collaborative workflows and rapid deployment.Database expertise and SQL skills for managing and querying relational and non-relational databases.Understanding of AI and ML frameworks.Experience in SaaS, IoT, consumer electronics, or enterprise software.Familiarity with regulatory environments across regions (e.g., GDPR, ISO, FDA).Multilingual or experience working in multilingual environments.The base salary range for this position varies by location. In the firm's Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Denver, CO, and Baltimore, MD offices only is between $206,300 and $343,800 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.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 in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two 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.For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefitsIt is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. 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