Consultant, Associate

Job Description

Reporting to and partnering with the Engagement Manager and SVP Strategy & Business Intelligence will be responsible to analyze, evaluate and make recommendations on company strategy, including how to grow and optimize the core business, which adjacent markets to pursue and how to position the company in competitive markets.

As a member of the Operational Performance leadership team, the Associate will use data to identify and implement high-value strategic or operational initiatives. They will be a life-long learner with an ability to adapt and apply past experiences to new situations. They will also have a high tolerance for ambiguity, with an ability to operate in a world where there isn’t complete clarity and where the environment is fluid, both internally and externally.

Who You're Committed To Being

• Mature, confident and proactive
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical, critical reasoning and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to adjust strategies and realign priorities in a continually changing environment
• An effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information
  
  

What You'll Do

• Conduct industry and user research (e.g. market/consumer trends, commissioned surveys, expert interviews)
• Conduct data analysis (e.g., market sizing, building revenue models)
• Contribute to the overall problem-solving approach, including breaking down the problem to identify root causes and develop analyses
• Owning and driving high-quality research and analysis, both qualitative and quantitative
• Create, design, and deliver internal strategy presentations, including the presentation for annual Board strategy meeting and components of regular board updates
• Collaborate with strategy team members to guide and develop team members (i.e. analysts)
• Keep up with latest trends in the Learning and Development sector
• Partner with all business teams across the organization to ensure implementation of strategy recommendations for Pluralsight
  
  

Experience You'll Bring

The Associate, Internal Strategy will have the following experience and attributes:

• Undergraduate degree from a top tier school, 3-4 years of experience OR Graduate from a top tier school (e.g., MBA) and 1-2 years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm or company strategy team
• Demonstrable passion for Pluralsight’s aim and culture; with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality and bias to action
• A strong interest in Learning and Development
  
  

Travel Requirements

While Pluralsight operates under a remote and hybrid work model, we believe that in-person connection and collaboration are important. Recurring travel to our HQ in Utah may be required depending on the role and team member location.

Physical And Mental Requirements

Work is performed in an office (or home office) environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Sedentary work. Repetitive work. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

EEOC Statement

Bring yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or protected veteran status. Pluralsight will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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For more information on Pluralsight’s commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, please review our most recent Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging report here.