Junior Consultant - Public Sector

McKinsey; Milano; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company seeks a Delivery Assurance professional to lead transformation projects in the public sector from our Milan or Rome offices. You will drive digital transformation, organizational development, and process optimization, ensuring delivery and sustainment of benefits with Prince 2 and Agile methods.

You will partner with senior leaders across public, social, and healthcare clients, translating strategy into practical change, and building capabilities to sustain results after

Qualifications

• Masters degree in business, economics or engineering with strong academic record.
• 1+ years of professional delivery experience in digital transformation projects for public sector or public healthcare.
• Solid understanding of project management delivery using MS Project, Prince 2, Agile or similar.
• Highly analytical with strong conceptual problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deliver tangible results.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and implement after initial setup based on Prince 2 and Agile frameworks.
• Work with SHaPE clients across public, social and healthcare sectors to provide impactful solutions.
• Plan, deliver, and manage organizational changes and governance improvements.
• Translate strategic objectives into practical implementation initiatives and goals.
• Collaborate with senior management to sustain benefits after project completion.

Skills

Delivery management

Analytical thinking

Communication (EN/IT)

Education

Master's degree in business/economics/engineering

Tools

MS Project

Prince 2

Agile

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 be part of our Delivery Assurance team, delivering business transformation projects to the public sector on digital transformation, organizational development, process optimization, service redesign, and governance & process management. You will own the delivery and implementation after the initial set-up based on Prince 2 and Agile frameworks and will work in an efficient, and highly engaging method. You will be based in our Milan or Rome office as part of our Social, Healthcare and Public Entities (SHaPE) practice. You’re joining a team that is passionate about impact, with a focus on operational project management with strong execution skills and an understanding of the specific demands of each organization. You will work closely with senior management of our public, social and healthcare sector clients to provide impactful solutions. We measure our success by the impact we deliver for our clients and their ability to sustain the new benefits and changes once we have left. Joint achievement of our goals is the measure of our success in the industry-independent implementation of transformation projects for industrial and service companies. You will work on challenging projects and identify value-creation opportunities for our clients. With your delivery focus and expertise, you will support our clients by ensuring their organizations achieve and sustain strategic objectives. You will help deliver innovative solutions in the fields of new services, overall service redesign, organizational structure, governance, process management and workforce, and capability building, resulting in meaningful and enduring change. With your strategic and implementation expertise, you will support our clients in translating strategic objectives into practical implementation initiatives and goals. You will also be responsible for project planning, delivery and implementation of organizational changes, which you will tackle with the appropriate management tools and solutions.

Please submit your resume in English language as well as complete academic certificates (including final grades).

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

• Masters degree in business, economics or engineering with a strong record of academic achievement
• 1+ years of professional experience in delivery and implementing digital transformation projects in the public sector or public healthcare sector, delivering business change and business transformation projects
• Solid understanding and some demonstrated knowledge of project management delivery using related tools and methods including MS Project, Prince 2, Agile or similar
• Highly analytical individual
• Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, creativity and a passion for overcoming any challenge to get things done
• Ability to adapt your style of communication to suit a wide range of stakeholders
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Italian

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.

FOR ITALIAN APPLICANTS: Italian regulations require McKinsey & Company to include the initial salary range applicable to this position. To help you understand what you can expect, the salary range for new joiners in this role in Italy, including all office locations where the job may be performed, is EUR 36,000 - EUR 36,000 gross per year. This salary range has been determined based on objective and gender-neutral criteria and reflects the compensation normally applicable to the position at the time of publication of this job posting. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. This position is subject to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (CCNL) applicable to the role and applied by McKinsey in Italy.