Innovation Publisher & Program Lead

McKinsey; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The McKinsey & Company Sacramento team is seeking a full-time Publisher who will own project delivery from meetings through to execution. You will mentor peers, interpret mid-level objectives into concrete steps, and set the tone for clear communication and problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

You will balance ownership with collaboration, read signals to re-prioritize as needed, and help turn chaotic problem solving into a tractable backlog, driving quality outcomes with measurable

Qualifications

• 5+ years owning outcomes, not just completing tasks.
• Strong working knowledge of Written Communication and Conflict Resolution.
• An appetite for ownership that scales with the stakes.

Responsibilities

• Own the follow-through after the general meeting ends.
• Onboard, mentor, and guide newer team members when called upon.
• Read McKinsey & Company's general signals and reprioritize without being asked.
• Translate mid-level objectives into concrete, actionable day-to-day steps.
• Question the brief when the brief doesn't match reality.
• Convert Problem Solving chaos into a backlog someone can actually work.
• Notice the experiment-friendly gap between the spec and the shipped thing.

Skills

Ownership

Written Communication

Conflict Resolution

Job description

The McKinsey & Company Sacramento team is seeking a full-time Publisher who will own project delivery from meetings through to execution. You will mentor peers, interpret mid-level objectives into concrete steps, and set the tone for clear communication and problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

You will balance ownership with collaboration, read signals to re-prioritize as needed, and help turn chaotic problem solving into a tractable backlog, driving quality outcomes with measurable