Senior Director-Level, Assessment Innovation and Products

Location Global role open to hiring in a BTS hub with flexibility and travel expectations of 20 30 About BTS BTS is a global consulting firm focused on the transformative power of the people side of strategy For nearly four decades we have pioneered business simulations and digital learning experiences that help the worlds leading companies turn strategy into tangible results Our innovative approach blends deep business insights with cutting edge developments in industrial organizational psychology enabling targeted interventions that advance organizations and their talent simultaneously The Talent Insights & Assessments Center of Expertise COE provides the foundation for how BTS helps clients understand evaluate and develop talenttransforming assessment data into insights that enable better decisions and fuel growth About the Role As Senior Director Assessment Innovation & Product you will own and drive the future of assessment at BTS This is a global COE level leadership role within the Talent Insights & Assessment COE focused on advancing methodologies integrating AI responsibly and building proprietary intellectual property that differentiates BTS in the market This role is not anchored in regional delivery ownership Instead you will operate across geographies and disciplines working closely with Digital Data Science and senior Talent Insights & Assessment leadersto invent test and scale next generation assessment approaches Your mandate is to ensure BTS stays ahead of evolving client needs industry trends and technological advances while maintaining the highest standards of scientific rigor and ethics This role sits at the intersection of innovation and commercialization ensuring that new assessment methodologies not only advance the science but also translate into scalable revenue generating solutions for BTS What Youll Do Assessment Innovation & MethodologyDefine and lead the global assessment innovation roadmap aligned to BTS strategy and market evolutionDesign prototype and validate new assessment methodologies eg simulations hybrid tools adaptive assessments AI enabled approachesTranslate advances in behavioral science and technology into practical defensible assessment solutionsEnsure methodological rigor fairness and ethical application across all innovationsAI & Advanced TechniquesLead the responsible integration of AI into assessment design scoring interpretation and deliveryPartner with Digital and Data Science teams to prototype and operationalize AI enabled methodsExplore and test emerging development approaches eg low codeno code tools vibe coding as accelerators for assessment innovationIntellectual Property & DifferentiationBuild proprietary IP that clearly differentiates BTS assessment offeringsCodify new methods so they can be adopted and scaled globally standards guidance enablementContribute to decisions around investment protection and positioning of assessment IPPartner with commercial teams to position and bring new IP to market supporting adoption across priority clientsGlobal COE Influence & EnablementServe as a senior scientific and innovation voice across the global COEGuide regional teams in adopting new methodologies without owning client deliveryContribute to COE working groups and strategic priorities related to methods tools and innovationEnable teams to effectively communicate and apply new methodologies in client and sales contextsCommercial Impact & Client EngagementPartner with account teams to shape innovative assessment solutions in pursuit of new business opportunitiesEngage with senior clients as a subject matter expert to articulate the value of next generation assessment approaches including AI enabled methodologiesTranslate emerging methodologies and intellectual property into compelling client relevant propositions that support business development effortsContribute to go to market strategies for new assessment offerings ensuring strong alignment between innovation client needs and commercial impact What Were Looking For Masters degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology or a related field with 15 years of experience or PhD with 12 years of relevant experienceDeep expertise in assessment science psychometrics and research methodsDemonstrated experience developing or evolving assessment methodologies or intellectual propertyDemonstrated ability to translate technical expertise into client value and contribute to business development conversationsStrong understanding of AI digital assessment tools and emerging technologiesComfort operating in ambiguity and shaping direction without a predefined playbookAbility to influence senior stakeholders across disciplines and geographiesCuriosity creativity and a strong orientation toward building what comes next Why BTS At BTS innovation and collaboration are core to how we solve talent challenges and this role sits at the heart of how we ensure our assessment work remains future ready You will have the opportunity to invent test and scale new approaches that shape how organizations make critical talent decisions Working alongside world class practitioners technologists and data scientists you will help define the next era of assessment at a global consulting firm known for innovation and impact From day one youll play a significant role in influencing the evolution of our assessment work deepening your craft and making a transformative impact on the organizations we serve If you are passionate about advancing the science and practice of assessment while operating as a trusted advisor to senior leaders BTS offers an unparalleled opportunity to do so