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Associate – McKinsey Technology

McKinsey Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posted: 06 Sep 2024

Financial

  • Estimate: $170k - $250k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job
In this role, you will work with McKinsey Digital at one of our Middle East offices, collaborating within a team that merges McKinsey’s digital expertise to assist clients in harnessing digital technology for business transformation. You will be part of a global team engaged in a variety of projects that span IT modernization, strategy, agile methodologies, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and comprehensive digital transformation initiatives.

You will typically work in teams of 3-5 consultants, helping clients achieve significant improvements in their performance. Your responsibilities will include analyzing, designing, and implementing approaches for enhanced business performance, developing customized solutions, and collaborating closely with clients to ensure impactful and sustainable outcomes. This will encompass data gathering, hypothesis formulation and testing, and producing recommendations for client management presentation, followed by implementation alongside client team members.

As you engage in this dynamic environment, you will acquire new skills and expand upon your existing strengths, receiving exceptional training along with ongoing coaching and mentoring from your colleagues.

Qualifications

  • A history of strong academic performance, with an advanced degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an IT strategy consulting firm, a high-performing IT department, or a technology company.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in IT management, business IT strategy, and digital user experience.
  • Experience in aligning IT investments with business strategies and determining IT investment priorities.
  • Proficiency in IT architecture and technology delivery, including Agile and DevOps methodologies.
  • Background in functional and applications architecture assessment, development, and implementation.
  • Experience with technology-enabled operations, including infrastructure services like cloud, automation, data architecture, advanced analytics, and cybersecurity.
  • Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong general business acumen and understanding of IT trends affecting business strategy.
  • Collaborative spirit, with the capacity to be a team player and leader.

Join us to take on challenges that matter to our clients and contribute to transformative solutions in the realms of technology and business.

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