McKinsey & Company is looking for a Implementation consultant.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree required, MBA degree advantageous.
3+ years of Functional and/or Consulting experience and with professional experience in an area of operations (capital productivity, manufacturing, product development, purchasing, service operations, or supply chain management).
1+ year of experience in design/execution of lean and/or six-sigma operational improvement projects or PMO function.
Proven experience in applying well-developed problem solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical).
Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization.
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and Russian.
Comfort with extensive travel (3 – 5 days per week).
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
You will work in small teams with colleagues and clients to build the capabilities, systems, and processes needed to deliver bottom-line results and ensure those results will be sustained.
Company’s works is about coaching others to achieve success in implementing new approaches and delivering lasting outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to manage projects and progress with minimal supervision, including tracking metrics, handling complex analyses, and preparing communications to report back to client and internal leadership. Additionally, you’ll develop practical recommendations and contribute to team discussions on implications of analysis; identifying implementation challenges.
You’ll work alongside the client’s staff on each project, assisting with implementation tasks. This could include facilitating working sessions with front-line and supervisors, connecting with and motivating the client team, or developing skills of McKinsey or client team members when appropriate, principally through coaching. You’ll also solicit feedback from team members to develop your own skills. Common traits of those successful in this role are leadership, integrity, a sharp analytical mind, creativity, and the ability to work with people across all levels in an organization.
