iQue Group provides learning and performance consulting services and staffing helping to drive organizations to better performance and greater success. Our approach empowers our clients to maximize their investment in learning and development – by matching the right solution and the right resource to the specific business need. Our business model is simple – we leverage a network of professionals enabling us to bring the highest level of expertise possible to the projects we take on. Rather than building a large in-house employee base that is less-experienced, we call on our network of higher-level talent. Our clients win because they are getting a much more experienced team. In our model, we are investing in the talent we bring to our clients! We are continually building our network, and we have ongoing needs for consultants who have significant experience in the Learning & Development industry. Although we are looking to expand our network nationally, we are ideally (and immediately) looking for individuals located in the Philadelphia area. Position Description: The Senior Performance Consultant takes a systematic approach to analyzing, improving, and managing human performance through appropriate and varied people and process solutions on a global basis. Specific responsibilities: ·         Functions as a performance consultant working directly with customers in the mid-Atlantic / Northeast regions. ·         Works with multiple levels of management primarily in HR, Training, Sales Training or Business Unit specific training functions to identify needs and propose possible solutions for the business. ·         Can also function as a Program Manager / Engagement Manager where by helping architect the solution, then managing one or more consultants and he client in the design, development and implementation of the solution.   Typical Engagements ·         Curriculum Audits ·         Curriculum Design and Development (ILT, elearning and blended) ·         Specific program development (sales programs, HR related programs) ·         Process Design and development ·         Documentation Analysis and Development   Key Skills ·         Strong EXTERNAL consulting skills ·         Excellent presenter / problem solver ·         Creative, out of the box thinker ·         Excellent project management skills ·         Strong in ISD methodology and development ·         Understands traditional design and technology-driven design ·         Stays up-to-date on the latest trends in areas such as social media, technology in learning, evaluation and assessment, blended learning, virtual learning and knowledge management / support   Experience ·         Previous experience working externally (Forum, Accenture, Deloitte, or smaller design and development shops) ·         Demonstrated experience using a performance analysis methodology such as Mager & Pipe, HPI or equivalent is strongly preferred ·         Experience working as an instructional designer ·         Experience leading small and large scale initiatives ·         Experience with multiple forms of design (classroom, elearning, blended, virtual, etc.)   Education ·         Master’s degree required ·         Specific certifications required for certain jobs ·         Doctorate helpful if demonstrated experiences working as a consultant are evident   Areas of Expertise Wanted: ·         Pharmaceutical ·         Sales force training ·         Sales Management / leadership development ·         Coaching ·         HR specific (such as Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management) ·         Strong training technology (elearning development, knowledge management, virtual worlds) ·         Instructional Design and Development .   Work Balance: ·         We are looking for individuals who enjoy being an independent consultant and who want to partner with an organization who is successful in securing long-term, strategic programs and projects. This role is not a full-time role, and ongoing hours are not guaranteed. However, with a stong list of repeat customers, excellent consulting is rewarded with long-term relationships!