Senior Manager EdTech

About the job

Position Overview: The Senior Manager EdTech is required to be a very strong technical & hands-on Experience in Technologies of AI in education space, e-learning, online assessment platforms and App development. A good understanding of LMS and App content development/integration cycle. Should be aware of relevant trends and latest technologies. Hold the digital portfolio, within the organization, for bringing innovations in digital learning, ideating for most effective solutions with a focus on acceleration to scale of edtech tools and programs that have potential to reach millions of children. They require to manage projects with top-down oversight throughout entire execution to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timeline. This position will report to Director, Literacy. Responsibilities: Development and implementation of RtR digital products in alignment with programs: • Drive to achieve results for impact, build and maintaining partnerships, thinking strategically for Edtech positioning. • Develop/Review the Project/App architecture and structure/design for all products. • Own the development lifecycle and is responsible for managing technical risks throughout the project. • Meet with stakeholders and gather requirements, conduct regular team meetings and track project progress. • Must ensure teams follow the correct procedures, policies and documentation requirements across project phases. • Able to guide the team through the development, testing and implementation stages and review the completed work effectively. • Identify resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning and manage software and hardware availability. Digitization of internal processes for improved efficiency and access to data: • Develop comprehensive project plans that take all requirements into account. • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills. Make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables. • Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule. • Advise Learning & Development Leads on optimal Learning System configurations for enrolment, scheduling, logistics practices, and roster and student activity reports. • Push out the courses to required audience through Prescriptive rules and tracking the completion. • Oversee maintenance of data integrity rules for the System’s metadata and processes (e.g., course descriptions, course or class changes, and instructors). Building the Edtech strategy in alignment with RtR approach: • Guiding and performing strategic analysis for the projects. • Provide direction and technical expertise in design, development and systems integration to all departments. • Help team identify partners/vendors, delegate and allocate responsibilities efficiently to manage projects end to end. Identifying and implementing the innovation in Edtech: • Innovate and manage projects with top-down oversight throughout entire execution to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timeline. • Proficient in handling the most complex technical development concepts, latest software tools and technologies and designing techniques. • Work for literacy cloud, it’s creation, publicity and knowledge dissemination initiatives through it. Qualifications: Required: • Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field, or equivalent work experience • Minimum 10-12 years of relevant experience required. • Experience working with e-learning platforms and online assessment systems. • The person should have experience in managing team. • Good understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and their implementation. • Ability to support technology-enabled learning solutions and digital education platforms.

Requirements

• Project management
• AI technologies
• LMS implementation
• Team management

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience
• 10-12 years of experience

Preferred Technologies

• Project management
• AI technologies
• LMS implementation
• Team management

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

About the company

Room to Read India focuses on literacy and gender equality in education, developing innovative digital products and programs to reach children across the globe.