Sr. Manager, Learning Design & Analytics

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Manager, Learning Design & Analytics based in India.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to lead and evolve a team of learning design professionals responsible for creating impactful, scalable digital learning experiences. In this strategic leadership role, you will establish learning design standards, strengthen operational processes, and ensure educational content meets high pedagogical standards. You will guide a growing team while collaborating with global partners, content creators, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders. Using learner insights, performance data, and experimentation, you will continuously improve content quality, engagement, and learning outcomes. You will also drive innovation through AI-enabled technologies and new content development models, with a particular focus on APAC partnerships and global audiences. This is an opportunity to shape the future of digital education within a mission-driven, international organization.

Accountabilities

You will provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the Learning Design team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational content and continuously improving the way learning experiences are designed, developed, and measured. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team of learning designers, establishing clear goals, expectations, and accountability.

• Define and implement learning design standards, workflows, and best practices that promote consistency, efficiency, scalability, and pedagogical excellence.

• Establish strategic priorities and team objectives aligned with broader organizational goals and learner impact.

• Collaborate with Teaching & Learning, Partner Enablement, Product, Content Optimization, and other global teams to coordinate initiatives and improve learning experiences.

• Build and strengthen relationships with higher education partners, industry experts, content creators, and production vendors.

• Drive experimentation with innovative instructional design approaches, AI-enabled technologies, and scalable content models.

• Use learning analytics, performance metrics, and learner feedback to evaluate content effectiveness and guide continuous improvements.

• Develop systems and processes for measuring the impact of learning design initiatives and improving learner engagement and outcomes.

• Manage complex projects from concept through delivery, coordinating internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture that encourages creativity, open feedback, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

• Support the continued evolution of learning design practices and partnerships across APAC and other global markets.

Requirements

The ideal candidate combines extensive experience in instructional or learning experience design with proven people leadership, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to drive innovation in a global environment.

• 10+ years of experience in instructional design, learning experience design, curriculum development, or a related field.

• At least 4 years of experience managing or leading design teams, with a demonstrated ability to develop talent and foster collaboration.

• Strong understanding of learning theory, instructional design models, and best practices for online education.

• Experience working with higher education institutions, industry partners, and/or subject matter experts on online course design.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional teams in distributed or matrixed organizations.

The following qualifications and experience are considered an advantage:

• Master's degree in Education, Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, or a related discipline.

• Experience with learning analytics, data-driven content optimization, and using learner or content performance insights to improve educational experiences.

• Demonstrated ability to lead instructional design innovation, including the effective use of AI, emerging technologies, and scalable content development models.

• Proven success managing complex projects from initial concept to delivery, including vendor coordination and stakeholder management.

• Additional experience working cross-functionally within a global organization.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and develop a growing team of learning design professionals.

• Meaningful work contributing to accessible, high-quality education and learning experiences at global scale.

• Opportunity to shape innovative learning models and integrate AI-enabled technologies into educational content.

• Collaborative environment involving global partners, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams.

• Inclusive workplace with a commitment to equal employment opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodations available during the recruitment process.