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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.
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 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
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.
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Align your degree to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a directly related field. Pull together transcripts, performance reviews, and promotion records now so your employer's attorney can build the strongest possible I-140 petition.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsors
Target companies with confirmed green card sponsorship history for Software Analyst roles. Migrate Mate lists employers by verified PERM filing history, so you're applying to companies that have already run the full process for this occupation.
Check your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find your wage level before accepting an offer, a Level I wage can delay or complicate the PERM recruitment phase.
Distinguish your O*NET duties in your job description
PERM audits often target job descriptions that are too broad or too narrow relative to the O*NET occupation profile. Work with your employer to draft a description that maps precisely to the Software Analyst duties in O*NET without adding requirements that screen out qualified U.S. workers.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. If you're a national of India or China, check the monthly Visa Bulletin closely; your filing date and final action date may differ, affecting when you can complete the process.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you transfer sponsorship to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Confirm the occupational similarity with an attorney before you resign to avoid jeopardizing your green card.
Green Card Software Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for a Software Analyst?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer, while green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence with no ongoing employer requirement. Green card sponsorship requires PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, a prevailing wage determination, and a formal recruitment test before USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition. H-1B uses an LCA instead, which is a separate process.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Software Analyst roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM filing history for Software Analyst positions, so you can target companies that have completed the full sponsorship process rather than relying on job postings that may not reflect actual green card intent. Filtering by occupation and location helps you focus on markets where sponsorship activity is highest.
How long does the PERM process take for a Software Analyst position?
DOL does not publish guaranteed timelines, and processing varies based on audit rates and filing volume. PERM for professional roles typically moves through a recruitment phase first, where the employer must advertise the position and document that no qualified U.S. worker was available. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, which is a separate adjudication step with its own timeline.
Does my employer have to prove no U.S. worker can do the job?
Yes. PERM requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test across specific advertising channels and document the results before DOL will certify the application. If a qualified U.S. worker applies and meets the stated minimum requirements, DOL can deny the PERM. The job description must be drafted carefully so requirements reflect genuine business needs, not criteria designed to screen out U.S. applicants.
Can I change employers during the green card process for a Software Analyst role?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Your approved I-140 priority date can also be carried over to a new employer's petition. These are two distinct rules, so verify both conditions with an attorney before accepting a new offer.