Solution Consultant - Psychometric Assessments

Marsh; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer in Gurgaon invites a seasoned Consultant – Psychometric Assessments to join its Consulting team. The role is hybrid, requiring at least three days in the office each week, and involves supporting the sales team across India, delivering psychometric assessments and development centers.

You will engage CXOs and stakeholders, shape insights, and oversee project delivery with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a postgraduate degree in psychology and 5+ years in psychometrics,

Qualifications

• Post-graduate in Psychology (I/O/Applied/Organizational Behavior); PhD is an added edge.
• At least 5 years of experience in psychometric assessments consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sales teams engaging with key clients including CXOs.
• Deliver psychometric assessment services and development centers.
• Provide client-ready presentations and proposals.
• Drive thought leadership and long-term partnerships.
• Oversee delivery of assessments and development centers.
• Manage complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Stay updated on trends in psychometrics and talent development.
• Guide team on latest methodologies and evaluation frameworks.

Skills

Psychometric assessments

Sales support

Client engagement

Presentation skills

Thought leadership

Education

Postgraduate in Psychology (I/O/Applied/OB)

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Consulting team at Mercer. This role will be based in Gurgaon. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Consultant – Psychometric Assessments

The candidate will be responsible for supporting the sales team for the business meets for psychometric assessments discussions across India. The candidate will be handling psychometric assessment deliveries including Assessment Development centers Independently.

• Lead and support the sales team in engaging with key clients and stakeholders at a senior level, including CXOs, for discussions related to psychometric assessments and talent development solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor, understanding and analyzing client requirements and providing solution-focused approaches that align with organizational objectives.
• Ensure effective client engagement by delivering impactful presentations and proposals that address client needs.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic insights to drive client success and foster long term partnerships.
• Oversee and drive the delivery of psychometric assessments, including Assessment Development Centers, ensuring high-quality and impactful outcomes.
• Independently manage complex assessment projects and collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and client deliverables to ensure timely and successful outcomes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, research, and best practices related to psychometric assessments and talent development.
• Demonstrate expertise in the creation and implementation of psychometric tests, assessment methodologies, and evaluation frameworks.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to the team and clients on the latest trends, innovations, and advancements in the field.
• Collaborate with the psychometric research team to contribute to product development and enhancements based on market insights and client feedback.
• Represent the organization as a thought leader, delivering keynote speeches, participating in panel discussions, and publishing articles in industry publications.
• Contribute to the development of whitepapers, case studies, and research papers to enhance the organization's reputation and market positioning.
• Provide insights and recommendations on market trends, competitive landscape, and potential business opportunities.
• Participate in high-level discussions and decision-making processes to shape the overall direction and growth of the organization.
• Drive thought leadership initiatives by actively participating in impactful industry events, conferences, and forums.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives.

What you need to have:

• Should be a post-graduate in Psychology (preferably I/O Psychology, Applied Psychology or Organizational Behavior). PhD is an added edge.
• At least 5 years of experience in psychometric assessments consulting.

What makes you stand out:

• Excellent communication skills, strong executive presence, computer skills, analytical ability, customer centricity.
• Conversant in local language is an advantage.
• Should be willing to do development and enhancement work whenever required.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer, a business ofMarsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC),is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomesfor their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.