Manager of Executive Assistants

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Jul 01, 2025
Global Administration Manager of Executive Assistants Job ID: 98960 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. 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 As the Manager of Executive Assistants, you will lead a team of executive assistants, ensuring superior customer service and effective collaboration with Partners and consulting staff. You will work closely with regional Administrative leaders and local Office Leadership to identify, develop, and implement strategic initiatives for the office. You will build and manage a collaborative team of executive assistants, understanding both the Partners' support needs and the executive assistants' strengths to create effective matches. You will provide management support to enhance the working model between assigned executive assistants, Partners, and various stakeholders. Your responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, and hiring executive assistants to build the best team possible. You will lead, coach, and motivate team members to enhance their effectiveness, efficiency, and job satisfaction. By assessing development needs, providing real-time feedback, and arranging for training, you will ensure continuous skill-building. You will conduct thorough performance evaluations to provide accurate feedback based on defined expectations. Additionally, you will assist with location and regional executive assistant connectivity efforts, oversee timesheet reviews and approvals, and coordinate backup and overflow coverage to ensure consistent service during absences and manage PTO. Furthermore, you will provide strategic and project support to the Location Manager Partner for executing the office agenda and offer counsel to the location leader regarding connectedness and morale. Serving as a leader, advisor, and sounding board within the location and the geographic community will also be a key aspect of your role. Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. 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. 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. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children. Your qualifications and skills Undergraduate degree strongly preferred or proven supervisory experience, ideally in a professional services environment Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and motivate Strong problem-solving and influencing capabilities Ability to make independent decisions and engage in strategic problem-solving discussions with the broader administrative manager team Strong integrity and fairness in dealing with people and confidential information Outstanding administrative and organizational skills Excellent customer service and ability to build and cultivate strong relationships across roles/functions (including senior leadership) Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and conflict resolution skills Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $118,900 - $148,700 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSSA Job Skill Code - EAOM - EA Operations Manager Function - Firm Administration Industry - Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Mon May 26 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - Atlanta LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Georgia LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Manager of Executive Assistants LinkedIn Function - Management;Project Management LinkedIn Industry - Staffing and Recruiting LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate