Senior Transformation Program Manager

McKinsey & Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,200 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

A voice that matters

Global community

World-class benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in the United States seeks a senior Transformation leader to guide large-scale programs from strategy to execution in Chicago and across North America. You will partner with client leaders to deliver measurable impact and sustainable results.

You will drive PMOs, cross-functional workstreams, and change initiatives such as operational excellence, restructuring, digital transformation, and post-merger integration, while coaching teams and managing stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of consulting, transformation delivery, project management, or operational implementation experience.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation programs, PMOs, and cross-functional workstreams in consulting or complex operational environments.
• Proven ability to lead consultants and client teams through implementation and change initiatives while managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Strong project and program management, problem-solving, communication, and facilitation skills, including workshops and governance meetings.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the flexibility and agility required in a consulting environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% (Monday-Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale transformation programs and drive delivery across industries.
• Partner with senior client leaders to translate strategy into execution and measurable results.
• Build capabilities, governance, operating models, and PMO structures for lasting impact.
• Coach teams, facilitate governance forums, and support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Facilitation

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

McKinsey & Company in the United States seeks a senior Transformation leader to guide large-scale programs from strategy to execution in Chicago and across North America. You will partner with client leaders to deliver measurable impact and sustainable results.

You will drive PMOs, cross-functional workstreams, and change initiatives such as operational excellence, restructuring, digital transformation, and post-merger integration, while coaching teams and managing stakeholder relationships.