Didactic Manager

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Role Summary

Didactic Manager

development and management of learning materials, LMS operations, and didactic frameworks

Key Responsibilities

1. Industry–Institute Collaboration & COE Development

• Initiate and formalize partnerships with universities, polytechnics, and technical institutes to establish Cantier

  Centers of Excellence (COEs)

  in Smart Manufacturing and MES-based learning.
• Design institutional collaboration models covering

  curriculum integration, live projects, faculty training, internships, and knowledge exchange programs

  .
• Represent Cantier in academic and industry forums to promote thought leadership in manufacturing digitalization and Industry 4.0 ecosystems.
• Ensure all partnerships align with organizational objectives on

  innovation, employability, and ecosystem expansion.

2. Curriculum & Training Design

• Develop structured

  MES-oriented curricula

  , integrating theoretical foundations with practical shopfloor applications, IIoT integrations, and manufacturing analytics.
• Create

  learning pathways

  for multiple audiences — students, faculty, and professionals — aligned with Cantier’s product stack and solution areas.
• Collaborate with product experts to design

  domain-specific certification frameworks

  (Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced) with measurable competency outcomes.
• Regularly update training content in sync with MES product releases, architecture upgrades, and AI/IIoT integrations.

3. Learning Material & Didactic Content Management

• Oversee the creation of comprehensive

  didactic materials

  — instructor guides, lab exercises, multimedia lessons, and real-time simulation modules.
• Ensure learning content maintains

  technical accuracy

  ,

  pedagogical clarity

  , and

  brand consistency

  across delivery modes (online, blended, or classroom).
• Collaborate with R&D and Technical Writing teams to maintain up-to-date documentation, aligning product features with training narratives.
• Supervise the integration of

  AR/VR visualizations

  and

  shopfloor digital twin simulations

  in training materials for immersive learning.

4. Learning Management System (LMS) Ownership

• Administer the Cantier LMS platform — maintaining courses, certifications, learner progress dashboards, and digital libraries.
• Implement role-based learning access and ensure smooth LMS integration with institutional and corporate user management systems.
• Track and report key learning metrics (enrollments, completions, assessment results) for internal and partner reviews.
• Continuously enhance LMS usability and engagement by adopting interactive learning formats and gamification elements.

5. R&D Collaboration & Innovation Enablement

• Enable and mentor

  joint R&D initiatives

  between Cantier product teams and partner institutions, focusing on digital twin, predictive analytics, MES data integration, and smart manufacturing models.
• Facilitate proposal submissions for innovation grants, technical papers, and publications in collaboration with academic and research bodies.
• Promote a culture of

  applied research, prototyping, and innovation challenges

  under the COE ecosystem.

6. Governance, Review & Reporting

• Define and track performance metrics for COEs — including student participation, research outcomes, placement statistics, and innovation KPIs.
• Conduct periodic audits, reviews, and workshops to ensure COE alignment with Cantier’s standards and learning objectives.
• Prepare periodic

  management reports

  highlighting engagement outcomes, training impact, and partnership expansion.
• Coordinate with HR, Marketing, and Corporate Communication for outreach programs, events, and case study publishing.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of

  Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

  , Industry 4.0, and smart factory concepts.
• Experience in

  academic partnerships, curriculum development, and instructional design

  .
• Proficiency in managing

  Learning Management Systems (LMS)

  and digital content workflows.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong project management and documentation capabilities.
• Ability to bridge

  technical, academic, and business perspectives

  in collaborative programs.

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or Education Technology.
• Minimum

  4+ years of experience

  in industry–academia collaboration, training development, or product education roles.
• Prior experience in

  MES, ERP, or digital manufacturing environments

  is a strong advantage.
• Exposure to

  R&D collaboration, curriculum design, or COE establishment

  preferred.