Performance Consultant

GP Strategies Corporation•Warren, MI

About The Position

The Learning Consultant plays a critical role in partnering with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure learning and performance interventions are tightly aligned to business goals and measurable outcomes. This role goes beyond training delivery—focusing on performance analysis, strategic consultation, and solution design to enable sustainable behavior change and business results. You will work closely with business leaders, learning teams, and front‑line performers to assess needs, define performance challenges, and recommend solutions that may include learning, process, communication, or other non‑training interventions.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Performance Consultant or similar role.
Excellent consulting and relationship-building skills.
Strong understanding of performance analysis and diagnostics.
Experience in developing learning strategies and curriculum maps.
Ability to work collaboratively and promote a positive team culture.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital learning platforms (LMS, LXP, etc.).
Familiarity with automotive or highly technical environments.
Hands‑on experience with course programming tools (Articulate Storyline, Captivate, or similar).
Experience applying adult learning principles and performance diagnostics in complex organizations.
Familiarity with automotive or highly technical environments.
Knowledge of automotive industry is an asset.
Proficiency in course programming tools (Articulate, Captivate) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain long-term relationships with a diverse range of client contacts.
Stay updated on clients' business needs, goals, and objectives through regular consultations.
Evaluate and assess business issues and initiatives to determine the need for performance analysis.
Lead initial interactions with stakeholders, defining the performance solution approach.
Develop and present learning strategies, recommending non-training interventions when appropriate.
Create performance-based curriculum maps with communication and measurement plans.
Utilize AI tools to enhance the design process and optimize workflows.
Collaborate with the innovation team to explore new opportunities in instructional design.
Advocate for the value of performance analysis and diagnostics within the organization.
Liaise with subject matter experts and instructional systems designers for accurate content.