Kearney Associate, Communications, Media & Technology

New York, USA (On-site)

$188K/yr – $194K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

You will own end-to-end client work streams across telecom, semiconductor, digital infrastructure, and broader CMT topics, guiding engagements from diagnosis through recommendation to implementation while leading analyses that shape business cases and executive decisions.

Own client engagements from diagnosis through recommendation and implementation.
Lead qualitative and quantitative analyses to support actionable recommendations and value creation opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Support client engagements across telecom, semiconductor, digital infrastructure, hardware, and broader CMT topics, helping teams move from diagnosis through recommendation and implementation.
Analyze complex business problems using qualitative and quantitative data, then turn that analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for clients.
Assess business processes, operating models, supply chains, network environments, or manufacturing operations to identify improvement opportunities and prioritize initiatives.
Conduct market, operational, and financial analyses to support business cases, value creation opportunities, and executive decision-making.

Requirements

An MBA (preferred) and/or 5–10 years of professional experience, ideally within management consulting or a strongly related industry
5+ years of experience in Telco, Media & Digital Services (CMDS), technology, digital infrastructure, or data center industries
Knowledge of telecommunications, including wireline, wireless, and broadband networks, with experience in network planning, design, deployment strategy, capacity planning, cost optimization, and technology modernization
Knowledge of the end-to-end semiconductor value chain, including chip design, fabrication, production, supply chain operations, and the key market drivers shaping the industry
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including experience structuring analyses and synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in team-based, client-facing environments
Are located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington D.C.

Benefits

Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families
Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals
paid time off
401(k) match and profit sharing
medical, dental and vision coverage
healthcare concierge
backup child/adult care
annual employer HSA contribution

Kearney

As one of the original firms, we’ve never lost sight of the fact that consulting is a people business. A global partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We’re individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with.Our strategic operations heritage means we’ve always known that a plan is only as good as the outcome it inspires. In practice, our teams bring the perspective, understanding, and hands-on know-how to build the future as you see it. Working together we’ll see big ideas through to working realities, helping you move from keeping up to breaking through. By your side, we deliver—value, results, impact.

Founded in 1926

Chicago, Illinois, USA

8.3K employees (293 in marketing)

www.kearney.com