About PIWW:

PI Worldwide is a leading publisher of talent management assessments. We are an innovative and research-driven organization that provides proven solutions to business leaders. Our global consulting network empowers leaders with the data and skills to maximize their investments in their people.  Through a comprehensive solution of proven talent management tools, knowledge sharing programs, and an integrated technology platform, we enable individuals and organizations to optimize their performance.  This differentiated approach allows businesses to identify and engage the behaviors and motivations that lead to sustained improvement.

Our scientifically validated behavioral assessment, the Predictive Index®, guides data-driven decisions in four practice areas:  Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Change Management, and Growth Strategy.

With nearly 2 million assessments completed annually, Predictive Index data adds valuable insight throughout the talent management life cycle for any industry or job function. Complementing the Predictive Index, our skill-based assessments identify opportunities that enable managers to drive individual and team performance in sales and other roles across the organization.

Trusted advisors since 1955, PI Worldwide and its consultants combine business expertise and the power of predictive data to help companies achieve and maintain a competitive advantage by aligning their people with their business strategies.

Visit our website:  www.piworldwide.com

To apply, send CV to: opportunities@piworldwide.com

 Members of the Research Department work collaboratively with the executive team to set and execute the Company’s scientific agenda. The Department is responsible for the scientific validity and efficacy of all PI Worldwide products and services.

 Proactively conduct on-going research as necessary to maintain, increase, and protect the scientific validity of all PI Worldwide products and services. Identify and suggest enhancements/updates  to any PI Worldwide product or service that will further this outcome.

Conduct criterion-related Validity Studies for Clients, working collaboratively with Consultants as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, probing for and gathering data, data analysis, writing and presentation of final conclusions, and guiding stakeholders in how to interpret and take action from the results.

Maintain SME status regarding the measurement and evaluation of psychological and skill-based assessments.

Maintain SME status as to the scientific approach and validity of the products and related services of major competitors.

Contribute as needed and when appropriate on SME areas to public relations and marketing efforts as the spokesperson for the science behind all PI Worldwide products and services, providing thought leadership, credibility, and assurance to the media and other audiences as to the science, quality, validity, and appropriate use (within EEOC and other guidelines) of all PI Worldwide products and services.

Contribute to new product and current product extension evaluation and development.

Collaborate as needed with other Departments:

1. Marketing: to ensure that that all marketing messages are consistent with the science behind the Company’s products and services, as well as their positions in the marketplace.
2. Learning & Development: to communicate best practices and other vital information to the Consultants
3. Product Manager: to ensure that product design is scientifically valid.

Additional projects and duties as may be reasonably assigned.

Decision Making and Judgment:

·         This position requires high-level decision making abilities and sound business judgment.

Job Complexity:

·         Ability to handle problems of a complex nature required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

·         None.

Contacts/Interaction:

·         This position requires frequent high-level interaction with the Company’s corporate team, Consultants, Clients, consulting psychologists, and others.

Educational background:

·         Ph.D. in Assessment and Measurement, Quantitative Psychology, Personality and Measurement, Experimental Psychology or similar.

Previous work experience:

·         1-4 years of professional experience in research or working for a publisher of psychological tests. Will consider internship experience.

Additional skills and abilities:

·         High level of computer literacy, with extensive skills in designing, running, reporting and interpreting SPSS statistical software analyses.

·         Strong interpersonal communication skills

·         Strong writing skills.

·         Highly detail oriented

·         Strong organizational skills.

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility in moving from one task to another.

Other:

·         Individuals eager to embrace technology in business with demonstrated ability to utilize and/or teach others to utilize technology

·         Core competencies for all candidates include:

v      Flexibility-ability to adapt to a changing environment

v      Curiosity-desire to explore and learn new ways to do business

v      Optimism-to pioneer new ideas with confidence and resilience

v      Critical Thinking-to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments and draw conclusions that are clear, consistent, sound, and fair, and result in positive outcomes for the business