Senior Knowledge Analyst - Tech & AI

McKinsey & Company; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is seeking a talented professional to help organizations transform through technology and AI-driven initiatives. You will work with client-service teams globally, tackling complex business problems, building evidence-based recommendations, and shaping Tech & AI transformations across industries.

Your role spans strategy, performance optimization, AI value realization, and end-to-end transformation roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or an MBA.
• 2+ years’ experience in consulting, technology, AI, digital transformation or related areas.
• Strong quantitative reasoning and analytical skills.
• Hands-on proficiency with modern AI tools such as Cursor, Claude and ChatGPT.
• Proactive, dependable and collaborative mindset; agility to learn unfamiliar topics quickly.
• Business level language fluency in written and verbal English, clear synthesis and presentation skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree or MBA

Tools

Cursor

Claude

ChatGPT

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will help organizations transform through technology and AI innovation. You will work with client-service teams globally to solve complex business problems, develop evidence-based recommendations, and help shape technology and AI transformations across industries. You will support Tech & AI-focused client work across areas such as technology strategy, performance and cost optimization, productivity improvement, AI value realization, and end-to-end Tech & AI transformation. You will support client-service teams in assessing organizations’ Tech & AI maturity and performance, leveraging proprietary diagnostics, data-driven analyses, senior stakeholder interviews, and client workshops to identify capability gaps and improvement opportunities. You will help identify and prioritize high-value opportunities across technology productivity, performance, and AI adoption, by assessing feasibility, quantifying business impact, and developing business cases to inform strategic decisions. You will help shape Tech & AI strategies and transformation roadmaps, translating identified opportunities into clear priorities, implementation initiatives, milestones, and success measures. Working with client teams and experts, you will assess the capabilities and changes required across technology, data, talent, operating models, and organizational adoption to support successful end-to-end transformation. Beyond client engagements, you will contribute to developing and scaling our proprietary Tech & AI diagnostics, analytical tools, and knowledge assets. This includes enhancing maturity assessments, technology performance benchmarks, AI value-estimation models, and technology ROI methodologies, publishing articles on industry trends as well as exploring innovative ways to use AI to strengthen our capabilities. Throughout your work, you will take ownership of analyses and deliverables, collaborate with global colleagues, and synthesize complex findings into compelling recommendations for senior stakeholders. You will have opportunities to shape new approaches, contribute to client discussions, and continuously develop your expertise at the intersection of technology, AI, and business transformation.

YOUR GROWTH

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else. When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning:Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters:From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community:With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits:On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Undergraduate degree or an MBA
• 2+ years’ experience in consulting, technology, AI, digital transformation or related areas is preferred. Strong transferable skills are valued
• Strong quantitative reasoning and analytical skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, work with data, evaluate options and develop evidence-based recommendations
• Hands-on proficiency with modern AI tools such as Cursor, Claude and ChatGPT, and the ability to apply them to research and analysis, while rigorously validating outputs and maintaining confidentiality, ethics and sound judgment
• Proactive, dependable and collaborative mindset; agility to learn unfamiliar topics quickly, comfort managing priorities, seeking feedback and delivering high-quality work with attention to detail
• Business level language fluency in written and verbal English, clear synthesis and presentation skills, and the confidence and maturity to collaborate with global teams and engage senior stakeholders

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.