**Instructional Design Manager****Job Locations**:Brazil, Remote**Functional Department**:Content & Product Development**Type**:Regular, Full-Time**Vision**: Help students discover their capabilities and strengths while learning to achieve their educational, professional and personal aspirations.At Workforce Institute, we are committed to upholding the following core values:**P*assion |**R**espect | **A**ccountability | **I**nnovation | **S**peed | **E**xecution ( **PRAISE* )**Position: Instructional Design Manager****Reports To: General Manager**Overview: Workforce Institute is a dynamic and innovative educational organization offering immersive online programs in Digital Marketing, UI/UX Design, Product Management, and AI/ML.We are seeking a dedicated _Instructional Design Manager_ who will collaborate seamlessly with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and lead the charge in elevating the quality of our educational content. The primary objective will be to ensure a comprehensive and regular Content Quality Assurance process, overcoming past limitations in resources. Additionally, this manager will be responsible for conducting thorough curriculum analyses, aligning programs with industry standards, and driving a continuous improvement mindset.**Key Responsibilities**: include but are not limited to:- **Product Knowledge**: Demonstrates a solid understanding of the program offered by the company, including its content, industry requirements, functionality, and competitive landscape.- **Market Research**: Conduct market research to gather insights on customer needs, preferences, and market trends. Analyze data and customer feedback to inform content development and strategy.- **Subject Matter Experts Management**:Recruit, train and supervise the SMEs to ensure that the content is being developed as per the commitment- **Content Development Roadmap**:Ensure that the roadmap is followed with the dates from finalizing the outline to uploading the program on LCMS- **Stakeholder Communication**: Communicate content updates, progress, and upcoming releases to internal teams and stakeholders. Address questions, concerns, and feedback related to the product..- **Content Documentation**: Create and maintain product documentation, including user guides, and sometimes technical specifications, to ensure stakeholders have access to accurate and up-to-date information.- **Product Improvements**:Work closely with the student services and keep an eye on the feedback from the students to ensure that any changes in the products are made on urgent basis.- **Quality Assurance**:Detailed quality assurance for all the products before they are launched to ensure a seamless learning experience**Requirements**:**Academic**:**Knowledge and Experience**:- 5+ years' experience in curriculum development or related roles, ideally in the Education Sector**Competency Identifiers**:- **Tech Proficiency**:Proficient in Computer and Microsoft Office Applications.- **Language**:Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.- **Product Knowledge**: Demonstrates a solid understanding of the product or service offered by the company, including its features, functionality, and competitive landscape.- **Competitive Analysis**: Conducts accurate and diligent competitive analysis to identify market trends, benchmark against competitors, and recommend strategies to maintain or improve the product's competitive position.- **Market Research**: Conducts accurate and diligent market research to identify customer needs, preferences, and trends, and uses this information to inform product strategy and decision-making.- **Project Management**: Effectively manages product development projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.- **Communication**: Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills to convey product vision, requirements, and updates to internal teams.- **User Experience (UX)**: Understands and advocates for a user-centered design approach, collaborating relevant stakeholders to ensure the product meets user needs and provides an optimal user experience.- **Market and Customer Knowledge**: Strong understanding of the market landscape, industry trends, and customer behavior. The ability to conduct market research, gather customer insights, and translate them into actionable strategies and product requirements.**Other Requirements**:- Strong organizational and time management skills.- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.- Passion for education and a commitment to delivering high-quality training programs.- Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams.Pay: R$5,000.00 - R$5,800.00 per month
