Full-Time

Strategy & Business Operations Associate

Posted on 7/17/2024

Workera

Workera

201-500 employees

AI-powered skills intelligence for workforce development

Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • 3+ years of strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, or business operations; experience in high-growth, EdTech startups preferred
  • Strong interest in GenAI, education, upskilling, and/or psychometrics!
  • High analytical horsepower and significant experience owning quantitative and qualitative data to derive actionable insights
  • Intellectual and analytical curiosity - inherent drive to explore the “why” of your analysis.
  • Project management skills, including attention to detail, timeliness, and strong prioritization
  • Bias to action: you get excited about rolling up your sleeves. You do not hesitate to get involved, from the high-level, strategic work to the tactical (sometimes thankless) work
  • Proficiency in utilizing AI tools such as ChatGPT or equivalent digital assistants, and applying them effectively within your work context.
Responsibilities
  • Develop a strong understanding of Workera’s market, product, and operating model.
  • Partner with Assessment Operations and Product teams to develop and launch an initial program to attract and deploy subject matter experts, resulting in an increased pool of qualified experts for assessments.
  • Evaluate content provider landscape and develop strong point-of-view on what partnerships will most contribute to a richer learning experience for our users.
  • Establish key metrics and a tracking system to measure the effectiveness of the new assessment operations programs and partnerships.
  • Optimize and scale the subject matter expert program, establishing new standards for assessment quality and relevancy.
  • Secure and manage multiple high-impact content partnerships, significantly enhancing the learning content available on our platform.
  • Support quarterly board reporting and the 2025 strategic planning process for the entire company - helping to integrate functional priorities (across Product, GTM, and Operations) into a cohesive strategy and operating plan.
  • Consistently identify and address new cross-functional issues, maintaining a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
  • Independently define and initiate new strategic projects, contributing to the overall growth and success of Workera.

Workera enhances workforce capabilities by providing AI-powered skills intelligence for large organizations. Its platform integrates with existing content resources to classify and measure skills with high precision, focusing on areas like data science and machine learning. This allows companies to deliver tailored development opportunities, ensuring employees receive appropriate training and mentorship. Workera generates revenue through subscription fees for its platform, which includes tools for skill assessment and benchmarking. The goal is to help organizations optimize their workforce's potential and become AI-ready, maintaining a competitive edge in the market.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$43.3M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Workera's AI Mentor Sage revolutionizes enterprise learning with personalized guidance.
  • The company raised $23.5M in Series B funding to expand its offerings.
  • Partnership with Goodland Tech enhances talent programs in underserved communities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from platforms like Degreed and Coursera threatens market share.
  • Potential backlash over AI ethics in workforce assessments could impact reputation.
  • Economic downturns may reduce client spending on upskilling platforms.

What makes Workera unique

  • Workera offers AI-driven mentorship at scale, enhancing workforce capabilities.
  • The platform provides adaptive assessments and personalized learning plans for precise upskilling.
  • Seamless integration with existing content stacks sets Workera apart from competitors.

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Benefits

Unlimited PTO plus a week off between Christmas and New Year’s

Collegial atmosphere

Innovative environment

Full support for home offices

A culture of life-long learning supported up to $3,000 reimbursement for professional development

Working across cultural and geographical lines alongside our offices in different parts of the world

Being part of a world-class technical team that’s trying to make the world more meritocratic

Being part of a great cause to improve lives everywhere through artificial intelligence

Opportunity to own high-impact projects

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