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McKinsey & Company is seeking a Workplace Operations lead to own the delivery and continuous improvement of office services. You will manage vendor relationships, budgets, and inventory, ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with firm standards.
You will drive process improvements, coach colleagues, and coordinate cross-functional teams to sustain operational excellence in a multi-site environment. Travel to Vancouver is required as part of this role.
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have:
You will own the delivery and continuous improvement of workplace operations and office services activities that support a seamless, compliant, and high-quality office experience.
You will serve as a subject matter expert across multiple workplace service areas, driving operational excellence, process adoption, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives. By applying structured problem-solving, operational expertise, and sound judgment, you will manage complex operational activities, influence stakeholders, improve service delivery, and ensure complete alignment with firm standards. Furthermore, your work involves coaching and mentoring colleagues, driving the adoption of best practices, and leveraging data, technology, and operational insights to constantly improve workplace services and business outcomes.
To ensure services remain effective and aligned with business needs, you will actively oversee daily operations and act as a primary guide for colleagues and stakeholders. You will coordinate and oversee a comprehensive range of workplace services, which includes meeting room operations, facilities management, catering and pantry services, health and safety programs, front desk operations, visitor management, mail and package services, transportation, print services, and event support. By driving the adoption of operational processes, policies, and best practices, you will influence stakeholders to maintain consistent execution and high service quality across all areas.
In addition to day-to-day oversight, you will be responsible for the strategic and administrative health of office operations. This involves developing and improving operational procedures, documentation, controls, and service delivery standards. You will manage crucial vendor relationships, oversee operational budgets, handle inventory, and process invoicing and expenses in strict accordance with firm policies and compliance requirements. You will also support workplace health, safety, security, and access management programs, ensuring full compliance with both firm and building-specific requirements.
A key aspect of this position is fostering a culture of modern efficiency and continuous improvement. You will apply structured problem-solving approaches to identify root causes of operational issues, mitigate risks, and implement sustainable solutions. By analyzing operational data, client feedback, and performance metrics, you will identify trends and generate actionable insights. You will champion the use of technology, automation, and reporting tools to improve efficiency, while leading continuous improvement efforts to streamline processes and enhance the overall workplace experience. Finally, you will coach, mentor, and train colleagues on systems and service standards, fostering a collaborative environment of shared knowledge and operational excellence.