Kearney Associate, Strategic Operations (SOP) Make Tower
About The Position
As an Associate at Kearney, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of our Strategic Operations (SOP) practice. You will offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients, working alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people. You will collaborate with our clients to define and implement strategies that deliver both short-term results and longer-term competitiveness in this ever-changing market environment. Through unique hands-on experiences, you will broaden your knowledge across a breadth of topics while developing relationships with clients and colleagues across the firm. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table, you can put your purpose into action and help build a future that works for everyone, everywhere—as a Kearney Original.
Requirements
- Insightful, inquisitive, collaborative.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Functional experience in one or more of the following areas: Supply Chain, Manufacturing Strategy, Quality Operations / Production Maintenance, Digital Manufacturing, Engineering / Continuous Improvement, Shop floor experience.
- Located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Toronto, or Washington, DC.
- Fluent in English.
- MBA degree preferred with 5-10 years of professional experience. Other relevant advanced degrees will also be considered.
- Experience working as a Management Consultant strongly preferred.
- This role requires approximately 50–80% travel, based on client and business needs.
Nice To Haves
- MBA degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Offer honest advice and practical guidance to clients.
- Define and implement strategies for clients.
- Broaden knowledge across a breadth of topics through hands-on experiences.
- Develop relationships with clients and colleagues.
Benefits
- Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
- Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
- Gym membership discounts
- Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)
- Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
- Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time off
- 401(k) match and profit sharing
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Healthcare concierge
- Backup child/adult care
- Annual employer HSA contribution
- Home office stipend
- Subsidized Wellhub and annual wellness program
- Leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
