Senior Manager - Instructional Designer (Digital Learning)

Instructional Designer, Learning Solutions

Designation: Senior Manager

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Purpose of the Role:

The position is based in Hyderabad, India.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

1. Instructional Design for Video-Based Learning:

• Apply instructional design principles to create innovative and impactful learning experiences, with a specific emphasis on video-based instructional content.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director, learning engineers, and external vendors to design and develop multimedia learning materials that align with program objectives.

1. Learning Design and Content Management:

• Research and identify emerging industry trends to develop new courses.
• Establish centralized repositories for reusable materials to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Analyse course content, participant feedback, and faculty ratings to ensure alignment with program goals.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for consistency.
• Utilize pedagogical tools such as action learning and coaching to enhance learning outcomes.

1. Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with faculty, clients, and Learning & Development (L&D) team members to ensure program success.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including learning engineers and program managers, to understand program requirements and learning objectives.
• Partner with ISB's Research Centers and Centers of Excellence (CoE) for co-creating program offerings.
• Foster long-term client relationships through regular communication and feedback sessions.

1. Faculty Relationship Management:

• Assess faculty fitment and assign them accordingly to optimize program delivery.
• Lead design meetings, customization calls, and program reviews with internal and external faculty.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to ensure smooth logistical management of Executive Education programs.

1. Content Development and Curation:

• Develop and curate instructional content, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and the overall program strategy.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, faculty, and industry partners to gather content and create engaging learning modules.

1. Learning Architecture & Curriculum Design

• Design comprehensive learning architectures for different programs, aligning them with strategic client and faculty objectives.
• Develop curriculum maps, module structures, and assessment strategies grounded in adult learning theory and Bloom’s taxonomy.
• Partner with faculty and clients to co-create outcome-driven learning paths that address real-world challenges.

1. Multimedia Integration:

• Integrate multimedia elements, especially video, into instructional materials to enhance the overall learning experience.
• Work closely with video content creators and editors to ensure the seamless incorporation of visual and interactive elements.

1. Quality Assurance:

• Conduct quality assurance checks on instructional materials, focusing on the effectiveness of instructional design, clarity, and adherence to program standards.
• Iterate and refine content based on feedback and evaluation data.

1. Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in instructional design, especially in the context of video-based learning.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of instructional design processes and practices within the digital learning team.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in experience in instructional design with a focus on digital learning and video-based instruction, learning and development expertise, ed-tech industry, strategic consulting, executive education, corporate learning, online instruction, learner support.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Proficiency in using instructional design tools and multimedia authoring software.
• Strong portfolio showcasing previous work in instructional design, particularly with video-based content and curriculum creation.

Job Competencies & Requirements:

Knowledge / Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field is required.
• In-depth knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and best practices in digital learning.
• Proficiency in analyzing data and deriving actionable insights to drive decision-making.
• Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies in educational technology and online learning.
• Client Engagement & Custom Program Design.
• Proficiency in using instructional design tools, multimedia authoring software, and learning management systems.