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McKinsey & Company

Apr 22

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Hamburg

Requirements

  • Master’s degree and exceptional academics required
  • Initial experience in a capital excellence topic (e.g., Capital projects, capital management systems, real estate, infrastructure, construction)
  • Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
  • Mobility and enthusiasm for taking on European assignments during the work week
  • Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and local office language

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • As part of our two-year Operations Excellence Program (OEP), you will work on client engagements in the same way as any other McKinsey consultant.
  • 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.
  • During your first few years with the firm, you will serve as a junior practice specialist on multiple client engagements and work with a number of colleagues and clients in a range of industry and operations service lines.
  • You will acquire the necessary knowledge and expertise to help companies achieve excellence in their operations.
  • Along with other members of the OEP community, you will dedicate many days to functional training and knowledge development under the leadership of our operations experts.
  • You will follow a curriculum based on operations excellence themes and will receive advanced training in one of six specific areas of operations manufacturing, product development, purchasing, service operations, supply chain management, or capital excellence.
  • Upon completion of the program, successful consultants will join our global group of leading experts in operational excellence.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Consultant - Capital Excellence role?

The main focus of the Consultant - Capital Excellence role is to assist clients with strategic and operational questions related to large construction projects, helping them to solve complex operational challenges through hands-on practicality and strategic thinking.

What is the Operations Excellence Program (OEP)?

The Operations Excellence Program (OEP) is a two-year program where you will work on client engagements like other McKinsey consultants, gaining skills through on-the-job coaching and structured capability-building focused on operations excellence.

What type of training will I receive as part of the OEP?

You will receive advanced training in one of six specific areas of operations—manufacturing, product development, purchasing, service operations, supply chain management, or capital excellence—based on a curriculum around operations excellence themes.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

A Master's degree with exceptional academics is required for this position.

Is prior experience in capital excellence necessary for this role?

Yes, initial experience in a capital excellence topic such as capital projects, capital management systems, real estate, infrastructure, or construction is required.

What qualities are valued in candidates for this position?

Candidates should demonstrate leadership, have exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, and be able to effectively communicate complex ideas both verbally and in writing.

Will I need to be mobile for this position?

Yes, candidates should have mobility and enthusiasm for taking on European assignments during the work week.

What should be included in my application?

Your application should include your CV and your transcripts (high school, university, etc.), indicating all relevant grades, and should be submitted in English.

What opportunities exist for growth after completing the OEP?

Upon successful completion of the OEP, consultants can join McKinsey's global group of leading experts in operational excellence, with potential career advancement from associate to partner levels.

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McKinsey & Company

Business Consulting and Services

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1926
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the world's leading businesses, governments, and institutions. We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can. We have deep functional and industry expertise as well as a breadth of geographical reach. We are passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to our clients and, often, to the world. We work with our clients as we do with our colleagues. We build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity. We do this to help build internal support, get to real issues, and reach practical recommendations. We bring out the capabilities of clients to fully participate in the process and lead the ongoing work.

Benefits

  • Occupational Accident Insurance

  • Mental Health Care

  • Vision Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Retiree Health & Medical

  • Disability Insurance

  • Dental Insurance