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# Senior Software Delivery Analyst - Wave

- **Company:** McKinsey & Company
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Information Technology Consulting, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Data Management
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18871267/Senior-Software-Delivery-Analyst-Wave-Illinois-Chicago

## About the Role

* Undergraduate degree with an excellent academic record is required; Master's degree is a plus
 * 2+ years of experience in the field of IT project management and/or technology consulting
 * Conversant in related technical languages and tools e.g., JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, Python, Java, Tableau
 * Strong entrepreneurial drive and sense of ownership with a keen interest in proactively building McKinsey's Wave solution
 * Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion
 * Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning
 * Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
 * Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times
 * Ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines)
 * Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels

## Description

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 play a pivotal role in driving successful client transformations.
Your responsibilities will include leading collaborative workshops and sessions with clients and McKinsey colleagues and translating business needs into technical and functional requirements for the Wave solution. You will act as a trusted advisor on the McKinsey Transformation methodology to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for clients and build their capabilities to sustain impact.
You will contribute to optimizing deployment processes, the Wave product itself, training/communications, and adapt to changing needs throughout the client lifecycle. You will be a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on best practices for setting up and utilizing Wave effectively. This includes liaising with client Finance, IT contacts, facilitating client data management - among other things. You will also help ensure that everything we deliver to clients is timely and of high quality. Building and maintaining meaningful relationships with a portfolio of clients and internal teams will also be crucial to your work.
In addition, you will manage project deliverables, design dashboards, and create tailored solutions to address specific client challenges. You will also serve as the client's voice, providing feedback to our product team to enhance the Wave platform. Finally, you will contribute to operational improvements, develop new offerings, and drive innovation to continuously enhance the impact of our work.
Your role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, business, and transformation. You'll gain exposure to diverse industries, collaborate with global teams, and make a tangible impact on clients' success.
You'll be based in Boston, Dallas, New York or Chicago as a key member of our Wave team, part of McKinsey Transformation, a global growth platform that helps organizations unlock their full potential through large-scale, holistic transformations. Wave equips clients with the tools to manage improvement programs and track the impact of initiatives against business goals, budgets, and timelines., Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
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