Transformation Project Lead

McKinsey & Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Boston seeks a seasoned PMO professional to help build transformation offices and enterprise‑level performance infrastructures for client organizations.

The role emphasizes translating strategy into executable initiatives, mentoring client teams, and applying analytics and McKinsey tools to strengthen execution and deliver measurable impact. Travel up to 80% is required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field with a strong academic record.
• 3+ years of project management or PMO experience managing multiple workstreams.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills (Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, etc)
• Proven ability to work with and coach diverse teams across the organization.
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.
• Entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Detail-oriented, resilient under pressure, and able to sustain performance through complex transformations.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80%

Responsibilities

• Set up and run transformation offices and performance infrastructures that enable enterprise-wide change.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable initiatives, milestones, and metrics, leveraging analytical tools for program management, impact capture, and financial modeling.
• Coach client teams, build trusted relationships across the organization, and bring McKinsey tools to challenge ways of working.
• Drive lasting impact and help build long-term capabilities for clients in a high performance culture.

Skills

PMO experience

Project management

Analytical thinking

Leadership coaching

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Boston seeks a seasoned PMO professional to help build transformation offices and enterprise‑level performance infrastructures for client organizations.

The role emphasizes translating strategy into executable initiatives, mentoring client teams, and applying analytics and McKinsey tools to strengthen execution and deliver measurable impact. Travel up to 80% is required.