Expert Engagement Manager - QuantumBlack

You will be based in Tokyo and will be part of our QuantumBlack team. As an Expert Engagement Manager, you will work with other Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Designers and Project Managers on interdisciplinary projects, using Math, Stats and Machine Learning to derive structure and knowledge from raw data across various industry sectors.

You will also work with colleagues from across McKinsey & Company to help our clients deliver breakthrough products, experiences and businesses, both on technology and non-technology topics. You will work with clients in a wide range of sectors and industries.

As an Expert Engagement Manager, you will:

• Work with C-suite executives in problem-solving on their key issues and provide actionable recommendations leveraging your data analytics expertise, know-hows, and business sense
• Help enterprises think strategically about how to leverage technology to create fundamental business impact, from formulating tech-driven growth strategies to enabling more efficient operations through the use of technology such as generative AI
• You will help lead digital and analytics engagements that include the development and deployment of AI technologies
• Play an active role in all aspects of a client project, typically working in teams of 3 to 5 consultants alongside experts and partners of all tenures, including data scientists, data engineers, developers, designers, and others. This will include gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations for client presentations
• Have the opportunity to present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members
• Gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. As a consultant, you will receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues

ONLY AT MCKINSEY

• You will create real-world impact through technology by constantly solving complex problems that matter: Work on new to world use cases across a diverse set of industries and organizations by leveraging AI solution architect expertise to build cutting edge products that will define the future of their industries by using emerging AI technologies

• You will collaborate with experts and technologists across our diverse global network: Participate in problem-solving sessions with cross functional teams and our client’s leaders that will drive their entire digital strategy

• You will grow your expertise and develop into a tech leader: Build the opportunity to learn and grow in the areas you are most interested in and shape your own journey beyond your core skillset

• Advanced degree, preferably an MBA or PhD in a relevant field (such as Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, Mathematics)
• 10+ years of work experience after completing your undergraduate degree, with functional knowledge in data analytics and cloud data systems and platforms
• Engagement Manager level (or equivalent title) experience at a consulting firm or professional services firm
• Combination of strategic and analytical insights with a passion for technology
• Experience in applying data science methods to business problems
• Good presentation and communication skills with a knack for explaining complex analytical concepts to people from other fields
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytics
• Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and Japanese