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McKinsey & Company

27d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Munich

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Master’s degree, experience in operations (e.g., lean, Six Sigma), leadership skills, mobility for European assignments, and strong analytical and communication abilities.
  • You will solve client issues, conduct analyses, develop recommendations, participate in functional training, and gain expertise in operations through hands-on coaching and structured learning.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree and exceptional academics required
  • Initial experience in an operational topic (e.g., lean manufacturing or lean services, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, process optimization, product development or purchasing)
  • Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
  • Mobility and enthusiasm for taking on European assignments during the work week
  • Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and local office language

Responsibilities

  • You will play an active role in problem solving for clients including identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing, and conducting analyses, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations.
  • As part of our two-year Operations Excellence Program (OEP), you will work on client engagements in the same way as any other McKinsey consultant.
  • You will gain leading edge operations and consultancy skills, primarily through on-the-job coaching, which will be complemented by the OEP’s structured capability-building program.
  • During your first few years with the firm, you will serve as a junior practice specialist on multiple client engagements and work with a number of colleagues and clients in a range of industry and operations service lines.
  • You will acquire the necessary knowledge and expertise to help companies achieve excellence in their operations.
  • Along with other members of the OEP community, you will dedicate many days to functional training and knowledge development under the leadership of our operations experts.
  • You will follow a curriculum based on operations excellence themes and will receive advanced training in one of six specific areas of operations manufacturing, product development, purchasing, service operations, supply chain management, or capital excellence.
  • Upon completion of the program, successful consultants will join our global group of leading experts in operational excellence.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Operations Excellence Program (OEP)?

The OEP focuses on developing operational strategies and solving complex operational challenges for clients through hands-on consultancy and coaching.

Where will the consultant be based?

The consultant will be based in one of McKinsey's European offices.

What qualifications are required for the consultant position?

A master's degree with exceptional academics is required, along with initial experience in an operational topic and a proven record of leadership.

Will I receive training during the OEP?

Yes, you will undergo structured capability-building training under the leadership of operations experts, focusing on various operational themes.

Is mobility important for this role?

Yes, mobility is essential as consultants are expected to take on European assignments during the work week.

What kind of professional development can I expect in this role?

You will receive on-the-job coaching, participate in functional training and knowledge development, and gain leading edge operations and consultancy skills.

What are the specific areas of operations that I might specialize in during the program?

Participants can choose to specialize in areas such as manufacturing, product development, purchasing, service operations, supply chain management, or capital excellence.

What should I include in my application?

Your application should include your CV and transcripts (high school, university, etc.), indicating all relevant grades and be submitted in English.

What is the career trajectory after completing the OEP?

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can join a global group of leading experts in operational excellence, with opportunities for advancement at all levels within the firm.

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McKinsey & Company

Business Consulting and Services

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1926
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the world's leading businesses, governments, and institutions. We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can. We have deep functional and industry expertise as well as a breadth of geographical reach. We are passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to our clients and, often, to the world. We work with our clients as we do with our colleagues. We build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity. We do this to help build internal support, get to real issues, and reach practical recommendations. We bring out the capabilities of clients to fully participate in the process and lead the ongoing work.

Benefits

  • Occupational Accident Insurance

  • Mental Health Care

  • Vision Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Retiree Health & Medical

  • Disability Insurance

  • Dental Insurance