Job Description

Job ID: 103260


- London






Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges--the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.
YOUR IMPACT


You'll shape transformation governance which includes design and operationalize Transformation Offices, defining structure, governance, and performance cadence to drive accountability and impact. You'll lead workstreams end-to-end, taking full ownership of delivery across defined workstreams, from design to measurable impact. You'll translate strategy into execution including turning strategic ambitions into concrete initiatives, milestones, and KPIs that drive focus and accountability.


You'll unlock value at scale including identifying and delivering key performance levers (for e.g., across cost, productivity, procurement, working capital, and growth) to strengthen EBITDA and financial performance. You'll also redesign how organizations work including implementing new operating models, governance systems, and performance management routines that embed sustained impact.


You'll mobilize leadership and teams including coaching executives, enabling ownership, and building transformation capabilities across client organizations to ensure change endures. Finally, you'll collaborate across McKinsey; working closely with strategists, functional, and digital experts to connect insight with execution and deliver tangible business outcomes.


You'll be based in London, with hybrid flexibility and travel as required. Engagement rhythm is typically, Monday -Thursday on-site or hybrid; Friday more focused on firm building and development. The team model consists of small, high-trust teams (3-5 colleagues) integrated with McKinsey partners and experts.


Orphoz is a distinct practice within McKinsey focused on transformation execution and value creation - turning strategy into results. We stay through delivery partnering with clients until impact is achieved and embedded. We have a Global community of 500+ transformation professionals across McKinsey; 250+ in Orphoz across 12 European countries.


McKinsey excellence, combined with the pace and depth of real-world execution to support apprenticeship and growth. You are joining a human, grounded, and performance-driven culture that values collaboration, resilience, and tangible results.


YOUR GROWTH


Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.


In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues--at all levels--will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.


When you join us, you will have:

Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS


Bachelor's or Master's degree (Business, engineering, or similar) with a strong academic record 4+ years' experience delivering complex transformation or performance improvement programs (e.g., operational excellence, digital transformations, or broader value-creation initiatives) that drive measurable business and financial impact - including EBITDA uplift and Enterprise Value enhancement Proven ability to lead workstreams or project modules independently, from planning through execution to impact delivery including running Transformation Offices, including governance, performance tracking, and leadership cadence Strong influencing skills with senior stakeholders; able to deliver in complex, fast-paced environments Structured problem-solving, strong analytical and communication skills Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; ability to turn analysis into action Entrepreneurial, resilient, and proactive; thrives under pressure and ambiguity Deep functional experience in one or more value-creation areas (e.g., operating-model redesign, working-capital optimization, procurement excellence, productivity improvement, or broader P&L transformation) Experience with digital or AI-enabled transformation, benefits tracking, or performance-management systems Lean/Six Sigma or PMP/Agile certifications Sector experience in one or more industries such as Financial Services, Private Equity, Industrials, Consumer, FMCG, Energy, Life Sciences, or Transport & Logistics * Fluent English (native or equivalent); flexibility to travel as required