Senior Manager - Instructional Design - Education

Senior Manager - Instructional Design

Job Description:

Designation: Senior Manager - Instructional Design

Department: Mission Cell

Location: Pune

Employment Type: Full Time

Report to: Director - Mission Cell & Education

Travel Requirement: 10-20%

Contract Duration: 3 years

About the Organisation:

Our client works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach to livelihoods, and a vision of socio-economic transformation.

About the project:

Role overview:

The Senior Manager - Instructional Design is responsible for leading the design and development of educational content and materials to support the company programs and initiatives. This role involves strategic planning, curriculum development, and ensuring that instructional materials align with organizational objectives as well as collaborating with multiple stakeholders to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

Your role to supplement the Organisational goals:

a. Strategic Planning:

- Collaborate with senior leadership to align instructional design strategies with the company mission and objectives.

b. Curriculum Design & Development:

- Collaborate with program managers and subject matter experts to identify learning objectives and goals for the respective program.

- Design and develop curriculum, lesson plans, and educational materials that align with program objectives.

- Lead the design and development of comprehensive curriculum and learning pathways.

- Ensure that instructional content is engaging, learner-centred, and aligned with established learning objectives.

c. Instructional Design Strategies:

- Utilise instructional design models and methodologies to create effective learning experiences.

- Select appropriate instructional technologies and tools to enhance learning outcomes.

- Incorporate active learning, problem-solving, and interactive strategies into educational materials.

d. Content Creation:

- Develop multimedia content, including written materials, presentations, videos, e-learning modules, and assessments.

- Oversee the production of high-quality educational resources, ensuring accuracy and relevance.

- Maintain and update educational content as needed to reflect current knowledge and best practices.

e. Assessment and Evaluation:

- Develop assessment and evaluation strategies to measure the effectiveness of learning programs.

- Analyse data and feedback to make data-driven improvements to instructional materials and methods.

f. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

- Work closely with program managers, centre teams and external partners to align educational content with program goals.

- Engage with beneficiaries and communities to gather input and feedback on educational materials.

- Build and maintain partnerships with other organizations, educational institutions, and experts in relevant fields.

g. Budget and Resource Management: Manage the budget for instructional design projects, including resource allocation and cost control.

h. Quality Assurance and Compliance:

- Ensure that instructional materials meet quality standards and are compliant with relevant regulations and guidelines.

- Conduct quality reviews of educational content and provide guidance for improvements.

i. Technology and Innovation:

- Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in instructional design and e-learning.

- Integrate instructional technologies and innovative methods to enhance learning experiences.

Who we are looking for:

- Education: Masters Degree in Instructional design, education or a related field.

- Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of experience in instructional design and curriculum development, with a focus on education and training programs.

- Strong knowledge of Instructional design models, learning theories, e-learning platforms and adult learning principles.

- Proficiency in assessing learner needs and designing appropriate instructional strategies and assessments.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and engaging manner. Proficiency in the English language is a must.

- Strategic thinking and the ability to align instructional design efforts with organizational goals.

- Commitment to the organization's mission and a passion for education and training.

- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to adapt instructional materials to diverse audiences.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

- Ability to manage multiple projects and stay on deadline

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

- Proficiency in Ed-tech content development and graphic design, Articulate, Canva, and similar platforms. (In addition to MS Office).