Consultant - Product Development

OverviewAs a consultant in our two-year Operations Excellence Program (OEP), you will work on client engagements in the same way as any other McKinsey consultant. You will play an active role in problem solving for clients including identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing, and conducting analyses, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations. You will gain leading edge operations and consultancy skills, primarily through on-the-job coaching, which will be complemented by the OEP’s structured capability-building program.You’ll be based in one of our European offices as part of the Operations Practice, which blends strategic thinking with hands-on practicality to help clients achieve operational excellence. Our work in product development includes developing, defining, and implementing strategies that help clients make lasting improvements to their innovation and business performance.Your Application: Please submit your application in English, including your CV and transcripts (high school, university, etc.), with all relevant grades.Your Qualifications and SkillsMaster’s degree and exceptional academics requiredInitial experience in product development (e.g., product optimization/value analysis, leading R&D projects, technical supplier management)Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activitiesMobility and enthusiasm for taking on European assignments during the work weekExceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skillsAbility to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and local office languageSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionConsulting, Product Management, and Project ManagementIndustries: Airlines and Aviation, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr