AVP Instructional Design

Hurix'sorganisationalAs an Associate Vice President (AVP) - Instructional Design to oversee and drive instructional design excellence across all projects, spanning enterprise learning, higher education, and K-12 domains.

• The AVP will ensure the highest instructional design standards, manage team performance, optimize processes, and enhance instructional strategies to align with industry trends and organizational goals.
• This role also involves training and mentoring team members to build instructional design competencies and foster innovation in learning experiences. Additionally, the AVP will contribute to Hurixs growth by cultivating a high-performance culture, setting up strong teams, and driving innovation to create impactful learning experiences.

A Day in Your Life:

Strategic Leadership & Oversight

• Oversee the end-to-end instructional design process for projects across enterprise learning, higher education, and K-12 verticals.
• Ensure consistency in instructional strategies, learning methodologies, and course designs across all projects.
• Align instructional design strategies with business objectives, client needs, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement innovative learning solutions and frameworks.

Project & Delivery Management

• Ensure seamless execution and timely delivery of instructional design projects with a strong focus on quality, engagement, and effectiveness.
• Manage multiple project teams and oversee the allocation of resources to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Work closely with project managers, content developers, SMEs, and other stakeholders to drive instructional integrity.
• Address project challenges proactively and implement strategies to mitigate risks.

Competency Building & Training

• Design and conduct training programs to upskill instructional designers and content developers in cutting-edge learning methodologies.
• Develop competency frameworks to ensure instructional designers are well-versed in learning science, cognitive theories, active learning methodologies, gamification, and adaptive learning.
• Provide hands-on coaching, mentoring, and regular feedback to instructional design teams to enhance performance and innovation.
• Stay abreast of emerging learning technologies, AI applications in instructional design, and digital learning trends to inform training and development.

Quality Assurance & Process Optimization

• Establish and implement quality benchmarks for instructional design deliverables.
• Drive standardization of instructional models, templates, and best practices to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of learning content and instructional approaches to ensure alignment with learning objectives and effectiveness.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with enterprise clients, universities, and educational institutions to understand learning needs, define learning objectives, and recommend instructional strategies.
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment on project expectations, scope, and learning outcomes.
• Serve as a thought leader in instructional design, representing Hurix in client discussions, conferences, and industry forums.

Innovation & Research in Learning Design

• Drive the adoption of AI-driven learning solutions, immersive learning (VR/AR), and data-driven learning analytics to enhance instructional strategies.
• Explore AI-assisted content creation, automated assessments, and intelligent tutoring systems to drive efficiencies in instructional design.

Qualifications:

• A master's degree or higher in Instructional Design, Learning Science, Educational Technology, or a related field is preferable.
• 10+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or learning strategy, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale learning projects across corporate (enterprise), higher education, and K-12 domains.
• Expertise in learning theories, instructional models, competency-based learning, gamification, and AI in learning design.
• Strong experience in training and mentoring instructional designers and L&D teams.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable, engaging, and effective learning solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in working with cross-functional, global teams in a fast-paced environment.