Strategy & Change Associate — Lead Client Impact

McKinsey & Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 172,800 - 211,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is seeking an Associate to join a client service team in Minneapolis. You will own a workstream to tackle the toughest client challenges, delivering solutions that drive both immediate results and long-term change.

You will collaborate with clients and McKinsey colleagues to generate fresh insights and actionable plans that endure beyond engagement end dates. The role emphasizes coaching, data-driven decision making, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance

Qualifications

• An advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.) or equivalent work experience; requirements may vary by country or practice
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in a high-performance manufacturing environment, specifically demonstrating leadership skills in performance improvement & change management
• Strong interest and passion for coaching or mentoring clients
• Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion
• Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning
• Ability to create product-focused materials/outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables
• Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
• Willingness to travel up to 80%; ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible
• Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels

Responsibilities

• Own a client service workstream to solve top client challenges.
• Deliver solutions with immediate impact and lasting change.
• Collaborate with clients and McKinsey teams to generate insights.
• Help implement transformations and build capability for ongoing improvement

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data-driven decision making

English communication

Time management

Travel availability

Education

MBA or PhD or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

McKinsey & Company is seeking an Associate to join a client service team in Minneapolis. You will own a workstream to tackle the toughest client challenges, delivering solutions that drive both immediate results and long-term change.

You will collaborate with clients and McKinsey colleagues to generate fresh insights and actionable plans that endure beyond engagement end dates. The role emphasizes coaching, data-driven decision making, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance