Strategic Lean Six Sigma Manager — Own & Deliver

McKinsey; Gaithersburg (MD); Remote; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Manager with strong analytical thinking. You will own projects from kickoff to delivery, ensuring quality and timely results in a Gaithersburg-rooted culture.

Opportunity to relocate to Gaithersburg or work remotely, with a foothold salary range of $104,000–$173,000 per year and mentorship. This role emphasizes ownership, rigorous documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering results as a Lean Six Sigma Manager.
• Comfortable owning projects from concept through delivery.
• Willingness to relocate to Gaithersburg, MD, or to make remote work.
• Clarity of thought and tidy documentation.

Responsibilities

• Push back respectfully when a Negotiation shortcut could cost us later.
• Own assigned projects from kickoff through final delivery.
• Monitor work quality and flag issues before they escalate.
• Meet established deadlines while upholding McKinsey & Company quality standards.
• Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff.
• Bridge Strategic Planning and Negotiation so neither team works in the dark.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project ownership

Reliability

Stakeholder alignment

Communication

Relocation willingness

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Manager with strong analytical thinking. You will own projects from kickoff to delivery, ensuring quality and timely results in a Gaithersburg-rooted culture.

Opportunity to relocate to Gaithersburg or work remotely, with a foothold salary range of $104,000–$173,000 per year and mentorship. This role emphasizes ownership, rigorous documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.