European Product Development Consultant | Lean R&D Leader

McKinsey & Company; Wien; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Vienna seeks professionals with a Master’s degree and strong academic record to join our Operations Practice, focusing on product development and delivering high-impact client solutions. You’ll engage in problem solving, hypothesis formation, analyses, and actionable recommendations, while collaborating across European assignments and teams to drive lasting improvements.

The role emphasizes leadership, analytical rigor, and the ability to communicate complex ideas in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and exceptional academics required.
• Broad experience in product development (e.g., product optimization/value analysis, leading R&D projects, technical supplier management).
• 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.

Skills

Exceptional analytical and numerical

Effective communication

Leadership experience

European mobility

Product development experience

Education

Master’s degree and exceptional academics

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Vienna seeks professionals with a Master’s degree and strong academic record to join our Operations Practice, focusing on product development and delivering high-impact client solutions. You’ll engage in problem solving, hypothesis formation, analyses, and actionable recommendations, while collaborating across European assignments and teams to drive lasting improvements.

The role emphasizes leadership, analytical rigor, and the ability to communicate complex ideas in