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Software Delivery Analyst - Wave

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City: Tokyo
Country: Japan

As a Software Delivery Analyst for Wave you will bridge client business challenges with the solution’s capabilities. You will be a key contributor in gathering and translating business requirements into configuration choices that best leverage the Wave platform to suit our clients’ large-scale business transformation programs. In this role, you will co-lead and at a later stage independently manage the deployment lifecycle (scope, budget, time) at our clients, proactively seek stakeholder guidance and feedback, and apply McKinsey Transformation practices to design and customize the Wave offering. You will also understand client needs and implement technical solutions in Wave by collaborating with the service delivery team, and contribute to client capability building through in-person and remote training.

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Software Delivery Analyst - Wave

Job ID: 105901

Tokyo

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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

In this role, you will co-lead and at a later stage individually manage the deployment life cycle (scope, budget, time) at our clients, proactively seek stakeholder guidance and feedback throughout the project lifecycle, leverage best practices from the McKinsey Transformation recipe when designing and customizing the Wave offering, and work with client representatives and McKinsey consultants in joint problem-solving sessions and help them with questions they might have regarding the solution usage or applicability.

You will also understand client business needs and implement technical solutions in Wave by working with the service delivery team in our hub location(s), as well as identifying and contributing to product and service development opportunities, be involved in client’s capability building, by providing them with in-person and remote training.

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 ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your qualifications and skills

Undergraduate degree with an excellent academic record; graduate degree a plus
3+ years of relevant professional work experience in the field of IT, consulting and/or Business Intelligence
Project management experience with large cloud implementation programs such as SaaS
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly process complex information
Outstanding quantitative/analytical thinking capabilities (strong command of MS Excel, VBA, SQL, JSON are a plus)
Experience in technology consultancy and/or implementing or supporting SaaS or web-based services
Experience in service delivery, project management and change management
Consistently deliver exceptional results, working both independently and as part of a team
Entrepreneurial and comfortable with risk taking and ambiguity
Understanding of basic financial and business terminology
Fluency in Japanese and an excellent command of English
Clear oral and written communication skills to facilitate discussions and conduct training

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

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Your Impact

Your Growth

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 ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your qualifications and skills

Undergraduate degree with an excellent academic record; graduate degree a plus
3+ years of relevant professional work experience in the field of IT, consulting and/or Business Intelligence
Project management experience with large cloud implementation programs such as SaaS
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly process complex information
Outstanding quantitative/analytical thinking capabilities (strong command of MS Excel, VBA, SQL, JSON are a plus)
Experience in technology consultancy and/or implementing or supporting SaaS or web-based services
Experience in service delivery, project management and change management
Consistently deliver exceptional results, working both independently and as part of a team
Entrepreneurial and comfortable with risk taking and ambiguity
Understanding of basic financial and business terminology
Fluency in Japanese and an excellent command of English
Clear oral and written communication skills to facilitate discussions and conduct training