GRANT

About
Me
Grant Michael

Operator and builder with 15+ years inside high-complexity organizations — designing programs, restructuring teams, and building the operational infrastructure that makes things actually work.

Consulting roots at Accenture and operational experience at BCG give me a rigorous lens for structuring problems and influencing senior stakeholders — my current role has sharpened a genuine talent for turning complex challenges into scalable processes with a people-focused lens.

Outside the office I'm a self-described colorist — an abstract painter who found his home in New York's museums, a photographer of landscapes and city streets, and a community builder who believes structure and creativity aren't opposites.

Core Competencies
Program Design & Operations Organizational Effectiveness Performance Development Business Ops Leadership Stakeholder & Exec Influence People Development Team Building Talent Lifecycle Workforce Planning AI-Assisted Workflow Design Portfolio & Pipeline Mgmt Scalable Process Design
Education
Penn State
B.S. Information Sciences & Technology
Pennsylvania State University  ·  State College, PA
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Professional
Career
Boston Consulting Group
Talent Director
  • Design and lead people programs and operational infrastructure for an 800+ consultant organization across the Northeast region — including performance management cycles, career planning, and resource planning.
  • Drive regional execution of BCG's semi-annual performance and promotion cycles, including performance calibration and advising 50+ Managing Directors and Partners through the process.
  • Lead analysis of retention and performance rating distribution for Associate to Principal cohorts throughout the year, flagging trends and risks to leadership, helping to shape promotion, staffing, and development decisions the following cycle.
  • Partner with HR leadership, Talent Acquisition, and Career Development to shape and integrate policies into the talent lifecycle, such as employee experience, workforce planning, compensation, and engagement.
  • Lead and develop a team of 6, creating clarity of roles, coaching individuals toward growth, and building high-functioning talent and operations units.
Acquis Consulting
Management Consulting Principal
  • Served as program manager for a digital health startup navigating FDA De Novo classification for the first AI-based autism diagnostic device — coordinating cross-functional workstreams across a high-stakes, first-of-its-kind regulatory process.
  • Supported standing up Acquis' Life Sciences Digital practice from the ground up — defining capabilities, building the service offering, and establishing the operational foundation for a new business line.
Accenture
Cloud Advisory Senior Manager
  • Provided operational oversight and pipeline management for a $100M+ client portfolio at one of Accenture's largest Life Sciences accounts — accountable for resourcing, forecasting, and delivery health.
  • Designed and led recruiting operations for the Northeast Infrastructure practice, building hiring pipelines and onboarding ~40 new hires per year.
  • Drove $20M+ in new business annually through program scoping, contract development, and executive-level capability conversations.
  • Delivered $10M–$12M in project work per year as primary program lead, with accountability for executive oversight, QA, and client relationships.
Beyond the
Office
Big G Studio

Self-described colorist. Abstract acrylic paintings on canvas, photography from volcanic peaks to city streets. Each piece carries something personal — color as language.

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Nomo Tour
Nomo Tour
Est. 2012  ·  In memory of Brendan Bonomo
The Nomo Tour

Founder of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit honoring the life of Brendan Bonomo through the game he loved. The centerpiece is the annual Nomo Open — a one-day golf tournament that raises funds supporting access to medical support for families with sick children.

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Let's
Connect

Whether it's a career conversation, a commission for Big G Studio, or just a good chat — reach out.

LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/grant-p-michael
Resume
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Email
grant.p.michael@gmail.com
Art Studio
grantasticcreations.com
Nomo Tour
nomotour.com