Senior Delivery Manager - Orphoz

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Milano; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company, Inc. in Italy seeks a senior transformation leader to drive complex client engagements, including digital and AI transformations, and post‑merger integration. You will guide cross‑functional teams of Orphoz consultants and client leaders to deliver measurable impact.

You will build capabilities, governance, and processes with senior mentors, while traveling to client sites. Fluent Italian and English are required, and a strong record in project delivery and leadership is

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with strong academic record.
• 8+ years of experience in project delivery and PMO in a consulting environment.
• Proven people leadership experience building high-performing teams.
• Driven by creating long-lasting impact and results.
• Strong pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Experience in business change and transformation/TO with project management and lean/operational excellence.
• Knowledge of MS Project, Prince2, Agile or similar.
• Functional knowledge of AI-related solutions is desirable.
• Experience in Consumer/Retail, Advanced Industries, or mid-sized enterprises is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel (on-site Monday–Thursday).
• Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).

Skills

Project delivery

People leadership

Problem-solving

Change management

PMO delivery

Agile

AI-related solutions

Italian language

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Prince2

Agile methods

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 lead and deliver complex business transformations for our clients, including digital and AI transformations, operational excellence, restructuring and turnaround execution, post-merger implementation, and strategic operations initiatives. You will work deeply across clients’ businesses, partnering closely with senior leadership teams to build the capabilities, systems, governance, and processes required to deliver bottom-line results and ensure they are sustained. You will lead, coach, and motivate integrated teams of Orphoz colleagues and client leaders to drive execution and measurable impact. You will act as a subject‑matter expert, combining hands‑on transformation experience with strong problem‑solving capabilities to derive insights and translate them into practical, executable solutions. You will lead teams of Orphoz consultants throughout their projects, partnering with the McKinsey strategy teams daily. Orphoz is a distinct offering within our McKinsey Transformation practice, focused on transformation execution and value creation - turning strategy into results. We stay through delivery partnering with clients until impact is achieved and embedded. We have a Global community of 500+ transformation professionals across McKinsey; 250+ in Orphoz across 12 European countries. At Orphoz, we specialize in helping leading private‑sector organizations execute complex transformation programs. We turn strategy into practice, focusing on operational excellence, digital transformation, lean management, and more—using agile, efficient, and highly engaging methods that deliver real, sustainable impact. We plan and deliver business transformation / business change projects together with our clients, helping them capture their full potential. We know what determines the success of large projects and what can ensure lasting implementation success. We combine strategic and operational project management, with strong execution skills and an understanding of the specific demands of each industry. We measure our success by achieving the goals we set with our clients.

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

• Master’s degree, with a strong record of academic achievement
• 8+ years of experience in project delivery and project management / PMO implementation, preferably in a consulting environment
• Proven people leadership experience, including building and developing high performing teams
• You are driven by creating long-lasting impact, and enjoy working with people to achieve results
• Strong, pragmatic problem‑solving skills
• Proven experience in Business change and transformation/TO, including operational Project Management and delivery/implementation, and operational excellence (e.g. lean optimisation, process optimization, service ops, turnaround, service redesign)
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, creativity and a passion for overcoming any challenge to get things done
• Solid understanding and some demonstrated knowledge of project management delivery using related tools and methods including MS Project, Prince 2, Agile or similar
• Functional experience with AI-related solutions (e.g., analytics, automation, AI‑enabled tools) is highly desirable
• Experience working in the space of Consumer/Retail, Advanced Industries or Mid‑sized enterprises is advantageous
• You have ability to travel, with the realistic expectation to be on client site Monday – Thursday
• Fluent level language skills in Italian and English, both written and verbally

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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 90,000 - EUR 90,000 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.