Data Science Specialist – OptimusAI

McKinsey & Company, Inc.

McKinsey & Company is seeking a determined Data Science Specialist to join its OptimusAI initiative, which plays a vital role in enhancing client productivity in the Energy and Materials industry. This role is centered around leveraging AI to provide tangible benefits for leading companies and is nestled with a team of experts in Houston or Denver. The position offers career advancement through extensive on-the-job training and a collaborative work atmosphere.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to boost client performance in energy efficiency, product quality, and capacity.
• Develop innovative products and algorithms to meet client needs alongside product engineers.
• Codify best practices and contribute to the product roadmap development.
• Travel to client locations globally to provide on-site support and implementation.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• World-class training in business problem structuring and client advisory.
• Significant ownership and responsibility from day one.
• Opportunity to travel locally and internationally.

This role requires you to have:

• Degree in computer science, applied statistics, mathematics, analytics, engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in advanced analytics, preferably in heavy industry.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.

You would benefit from having:

OptimusAI operates at the intersection of McKinsey's Global Energy and Materials, QuantumBlack, and Operations practices, focusing on improving processing plant productivity through data analytics. The AI solution team is comprised of approximately 10 experts dedicated to delivering substantial and lasting client impacts.