Consultant - Product Development

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McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm with colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities. The Zurich office is part of McKinsey's Operations Practice, which blends strategic thinking with hands-on practicality to help clients achieve operational excellence. The Product Development service line specifically focuses on helping clients develop products that fit market needs, produce attractive margins, provide platforms for add-on offerings, and enhance brand reputation for future business growth. As a consultant in the two-year Operations Excellence Program (OEP), you will work on client engagements in the same way as any other McKinsey consultant. Responsibilities include identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing and conducting analyses, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations. You will serve on multiple client engagements across a range of industries and operations service lines, acquire knowledge and expertise to help companies achieve operational excellence, and dedicate time to functional training and knowledge development under the leadership of operations experts. You will follow a curriculum based on operations excellence themes and receive advanced training in one of six specific areas: manufacturing, product development, purchasing, service operations, supply chain management, or capital excellence. Master's degree with exceptional academic record required. Initial 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 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 the local office language. Application must be submitted in English and include CV and transcripts (high school, university, etc.) with all relevant grades. A two-year Operations Excellence Program (OEP) offering a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible career start with McKinsey and the Operations Practice. Continuous learning through a structured apprenticeship culture with clear, actionable feedback. Competitive salary based on location, experience, and skills, plus a comprehensive benefits package for holistic well-being. Exposure to a global community of colleagues across 65+ countries. World-class mentorship, coaching, and accelerated leadership development from day one. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates join McKinsey's global group of leading experts in operational excellence, with OEP alumni working at all levels of the firm from associate to partner.

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