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You will work in teams to tackle key strategic, organizational, and operational challenges faced by our clients.

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem‑solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

You will collaborate within a team to deliver capabilities that transform how our clients establish and execute their merchandising and/or pricing strategy. Our clients benefit from our collective experience in bringing the best of McKinsey strategy together with our best‑in‑class Periscope Pricing Solutions. You will be expected to collaborate with client business and technical stakeholders to deliver end‑to‑end solutions. We are looking for talented individuals who have a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a desire to deliver high‑quality, intuitive, and impactful analytic products using advanced data‑driven approaches. Your work will provide exposure to multiple client business and technical leaders. You will work within a cross‑functional team of data scientists, solution analysts, data engineers and product experts to execute solution deployments, analysis, and/or upgrades. You will master the analytics and methodology embedded into the solutions and the data concepts related to the sector domains. You will also develop a deep understanding of the domain/function (across pricing, promotions, loyalty, trade promotion management and/or assortment), to clearly articulate the benefits of Periscope to clients, both external and internal, and how they are implemented in an organization. This involves engaging with client sponsors on a regular basis to discuss how to drive user adoption and helping them with questions they might have regarding the solution and its impact to their business. You will be working in one of our North American offices as part of our Growth, Marketing & Sales practice. Periscope by McKinsey is the technology backbone of McKinsey’s Growth, Marketing & Sales Practice. Founded in 2007, it combines world‑leading intellectual property, prescriptive analytics and cloud‑based tools, with expert support and training. This unique combination drives revenue growth – now, and in the future. We enable our clients to make better commercial decisions faster by uncovering actionable insights. Periscope has a presence in 28 locations across six continents, 35+ capabilities, and a team of 800+ technology and business professionals and 300+ experts. To learn more about how Periscope’s solutions and experts are helping businesses continually drive better performance, visit their site.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or in engineering (MBA is a plus)
• 5+ years of experience in the field of consulting, analytic pricing, merchandising and/or technology delivery
• Experience working with analytical topics, data science, data visualization tools and statistics, within CPG, and/or Retail organizations preferred
• Proven problem‑solving skills with the ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply
• Some experience of leading a team, collaborating with or managing junior resources
• Able to identify requirements and translate into actionable design documentation
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity. Ability and experience to make decisions based on assumptions, data‑led hypothesis testing and pro’s/con’s analysis
• Experience with managing large scale projects, leading multiple workstreams and working with multiple business stakeholders in a matrixed environment to influence decision‑making
• Solid understanding and hands‑on experience working with large data sources and proficiency in latest cloud‑based advanced tools and platforms
• Experience working with product owners, project managers, business analysts, SMEs and data team to collaboratively design, configure and deliver solutions
• Able to articulate solutions to stakeholders with different degrees of business and technical knowledge
• Excellent written and oral communication and data presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts / solutions to business partners

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. To help you understand what you can expect, the salary range for new joiners in this role in United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, is $140,000 - $144,200 USD gross per year. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it’s important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.