Expert Associate Partner - Advanced Industries

You will play a senior leadership role, shaping & delivering AI-enabled transformation for leading automotive, machinery, aerospace, semiconductor & other industrial ecosystems. - Atlanta - Austin - Boston - Charlotte - Chicago - Cleveland - Columbus - Connecticut - Darien - Dallas - Denver - Detroit Apply Now Apply Later 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. YOUR IMPACT You will work with McKinsey client service teams to counsel clients, shape their AI agendas, and architect AI acceleration and transformation programs. You'll work with small, flexible QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey teams and McKinsey client service teams to translate strategy into production-ready AI solutions - setting technical direction, designing architectures, and driving execution alongside client teams to deliver measurable outcomes. What that looks like in practice: You will evaluate data and technology maturity across commercial, customer, and operational domains - then translate what you learn into a clear, sequenced roadmap that clients can actually execute (and fund). You will lead end-to-end solution delivery - from use case shaping through build, deployment, and adoption - so the work lands in the business (not just in a slide). This includes partnering with client product/tech leaders, aligning stakeholders, and putting the measurement approach in place so value is visible and durable. You will build scalable, secure foundations (data architecture, MLOps, governance, security) that enable repeatable AI delivery across lines of business - especially in environments where legacy commercial systems, loyalty platforms, and operational systems have to work together. You will apprentice and mentor teams - being responsible for developing high-performing QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey practitioners across Industries, raising the bar on quality, pace, and practical impact. You'll work as part of our Advanced Industries (Industrials) practice and QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey and directly with senior clients on topics related to digital, technology, and advanced analytics. You will be part of the senior leadership team that helps clients deliver material value from their digital and analytics assets - overseeing multiple deployments and leading large, complex, high-profile working sessions on findings and implications. 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 idea