Senior Manager

Instructional Designer, Learning Solutions Job Description Designation: Senior Manager Function: Digital Learning Location: Hyderabad, India Reporting: Associate Director - Digital Learning Purpose of the Role: The Instructional Designer will play a crucial role in designing engaging and effective learning experiences, with a primary focus on video-based instructional content. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Digital Learning, this role will involve collaborating with internal teams, industry experts, and external vendors to ensure the successful implementation of high-quality digital learning programs. This role combines learning architecture, instructional design, and digital media production — ideal for professionals who understand how content, pedagogy, and technology intersect to create transformational learner experiences. The position is based in Hyderabad, India. Key Responsibilities of the Role: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.