Senior Transformation Manager

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, New York, New York
Mar 27, 2025
Finance Senior Transformation Manager Job ID: 96562 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 will be part of the Finance transformation and service management team, within Finance Global Operations and Transformation function. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with senior Finance and Firm leaders to drive transformative initiatives and change program. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with all pillars of Global Finance and interact with various other functions across the Firm, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful experience. You will be responsible for authoring, designing and implementing a professional and global approach to initiative and change management alongside the coordination of our Finance-wide transformation program. You will engage with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Talent and Client Activation as we look to develop an integrated portfolio, encompassing both change and technology enablement. Your role will include thought leadership, process redesign as well as facilitating seamless transitions through effective change management and supporting teams in achieving their strategic goals. Additionally, you will enhance the Finance function by establishing enduring capabilities that professionalize the approach to outcome-based transformation and change management (including driving communication and stakeholder engagement). You will be responsible for authoring, designing, and implementing a professional and global approach to initiative and change management alongside the coordination of our Finance-wide transformation program. Engaging with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Talent, and Client Activation, you will develop an integrated portfolio that encompasses both change and technology enablement. Your role will include thought leadership, process redesign, and facilitating seamless transitions through effective change management, supporting teams in achieving their strategic goals. Additionally, you will enhance the Finance function by establishing enduring capabilities that professionalize the approach to outcome-based transformation and change management, including driving communication and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include translating strategic objectives into operational realities, ensuring smooth and impactful changes, collaborating with functional stakeholders to design and execute transformation programs aligned with strategic objectives, and overseeing transformation initiatives integrated with the overall program management office to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery. You will implement consistent and action-oriented strategies for smooth adoption of new capabilities and processes, build strong relationships across Finance and adjacent functions, and provide insights to senior leaders. Tracking KPIs, reporting on transformation success, and identifying areas for innovation and improvement are also key aspects of the role. Building long-term capabilities in the transformation and operations teams, as well as adjacent functions, will foster more integrated collaboration and co-authorship. Success in this role requires subject matter expertise, a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement, and demonstrated business transformation experience. Key attributes include creativity, the ability to navigate complex topics, and engaging stakeholders across the organization. The candidate will exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit, strategic thinking, excellent problem-solving skills, and strong managerial and influencing skills. 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. 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, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children. Your qualifications and skills Leadership and active experience with data and analytical insights, MBA / Masters (or equivalent) 8+ experience in driving transformation, project management, data and analytics, including Gen AI experimentation and application General business understanding and familiarity with consultant operating model Strong entrepreneur with excellent continuous innovation mind-set and problem-solving skills Strong manager / expert working collaboratively across global functions, lead interdisciplinary ambitious teams and engage with stakeholders at all levels Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; ability to perform well under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity 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. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $190,900 - $254,600 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] 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. Job Skill Group - N/A Job Skill Code - IFSM - Senior Manager Function - Firm Administration;Operations;Strategy & Corporate Finance Industry - Financial Services Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Thu Mar 26 00:00:00 GMT 2026 LinkedIn Posting City - Atlanta LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Georgia LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Senior Transformation Manager LinkedIn Function - Administrative;Consulting;Finance LinkedIn Industry - Financial Services LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level