Optimization Strategist (USA Remote)

Gurobi Optimization, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Optimization Strategist to enhance its presence in academic and commercial sectors. This role involves developing high-quality thought leadership materials, representing the firm at key events, and driving community engagement through innovative strategies. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior leadership to shape impactful educational initiatives, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of optimization technology. If you are passionate about mathematical optimization and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in SaaS with strong content development skills.
• Experience collaborating with academic institutions is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop thought leadership materials and represent the company at events.
• Drive community expansion and enhance user experience with innovative resources.

Skills

Project Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Public Speaking

Collaboration

Written Communication

User-Centric Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Gamification Tools

Job description

At Gurobi Optimization, we're on a mission!

A mission that focuses on mathematical optimization. We empower our customers to expand their use of mathematical optimization technology in order to make smarter decisions and solve some of the world's toughest and most impactful business problems. We're looking for passionate, dedicated, innovative game-changers to join our team and drive the future of Gurobi.

As an Optimization Strategist at Gurobi Optimization, you will be pivotal in enhancing the company's presence in academic and commercial sectors through strategic initiatives and innovative engagement strategies. In this role, you are tasked with developing and delivering high-quality thought leadership materials such as presentations, blogs, white papers, and webinars. You will represent Gurobi at various academic and industry events, showcasing our expertise and engaging with key communities. Additionally, you will drive the expansion of Gurobi’s academic and technical communities by creating innovative engagement pathways and enhancing user experience through interactive learning resources. Your efforts will also include leading projects that explore new opportunities to engage audiences and keeping abreast of the latest trends in optimization to contribute to the company's strategic planning.

You will work closely with the Senior Director of Academic Programs and the Vice President of Marketing, shaping and executing impactful education, training, and thought leadership initiatives. This collaboration will ensure that Gurobi's solutions are at the forefront of optimization technology, catering effectively to the needs of both existing and potential users.

What will you be doing?

• Thought Leadership (30%)
• Develop and deliver high-quality thought leadership materials, including presentations, blogs, white papers, and webinars.
• Represent Gurobi at academic and industry conferences, meetings, and events to showcase our expertise.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to craft compelling stories highlighting optimization's role in addressing real-world challenges.
• Advising on technical marketing material creation for academic and commercial audiences.

• Community and Platform Development (25%)
• Drive the expansion of Gurobi’s academic and technical communities by creating innovative engagement pathways.
• Enhance the user experience by refining certificate programs, gamification tools, and other interactive learning resources.
• Management of LMS strategy and/or community platform with educational components.
• Develop strategies to attract and retain academic users and bridge the gap between commercial and academic audiences.

• Innovation Projects (25%)
• Lead projects that explore new opportunities to engage academic and commercial audiences.
• Collaborate across teams to ideate and execute creative initiatives that introduce optimization to new markets and academic disciplines.
• Contribute to strategic planning by leveraging data-driven insights and emerging industry trends.

• Gaining Technical Expertise and Staying Up-To-Date with Optimization Tools and Trends (20%)
• Work among the top experts in the field of Optimization on challenging problems.
• Help customers by improving our self-service support experience.
• Keep learning with internal seminars given by our development team.

What experience and qualifications should you have?

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a relevant field.
• 2-5 years of experience in a SaaS environment, demonstrating a strong capability in content development and training execution.
• Experience in collaborating with academic institutions or within academic settings is highly regarded.
• Proven skills in creating robust training materials and conducting in-person and remote training sessions.
• Excellent command of the English language, with additional language skills considered beneficial.

What skills, abilities, and behaviors should you have?

• Strong expertise in project management and data-driven decision-making, with a detail-oriented and proactive approach.
• Ability to cultivate positive, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to large audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• A user-centric mindset, focusing on understanding audience needs.
• Knowledge of modern education or training techniques.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

What other requirements should you have?

• Ability to excel while working from home, embracing a start-up-like and fast-paced working culture.
• Proven experience in owning large-scale projects (end-to-end).
• Willingness to travel to industry events and team offsites.

Your Alignment with our Gurobi Core Values:

• Customer Focus: Verbal & written communication skills that bring clarity and build trust.
• Power of the Team: Motivated with a team-oriented mindset.
• Innovation: The courage to bring ideas forward.
• Dedication: Organized and agile, focusing on meeting professional objectives.
• Integrity: Promise to uphold honesty as your compass.