Senior Manager, Web Development

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation's K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Manager, Web Development to lead global teams responsible for our experience systems, including the corporate website, web applications, and learning management systems (LMS). This role requires strong leadership, deep understanding of SDLC and QA concepts, and proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strategic vision to deliver exceptional digital experiences and manage a diverse team of backend and frontend web development professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
• • Lead and mentor a global team of backend and frontend developers, ensuring high-quality delivery and professional growth.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.
• Web Development Strategy
• • Own the roadmap for corporate websites, web applications, and LMS platforms.
• Ensure alignment with business goals and user experience standards.
• Technical Oversight
• • Oversee backend development for performance optimization, code reviews, and support for new projects, PoCs, and ideation.
• Guide frontend development for responsive design, accessibility, and marketing-driven design choices.
• Drive planning and execution for Sitecore XM Cloud migration and other CMS modernization initiatives.
• Agile & DevOps
• • Champion Agile/Scrum methodologies for iterative development and continuous delivery.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Quality Assurance
• • Ensure robust QA processes for both manual and automated testing.
• Partner with QA teams to maintain high standards of reliability and usability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• • Work closely with marketing, product, and IT teams to deliver seamless digital experiences.
• Manage vendor relationships for SaaS and third-party integrations.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• • Stay current with emerging web technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Drive initiatives for performance, accessibility, and scalability improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in web development, with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing global teams and complex web ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, QA principles, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Hands-on knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud hosting environments.
• Experience with CMS platforms such as Sitecore, including architecture, customization, and migration planning.
• Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks and backend technologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sitecore XM Cloud migration or similar CMS modernization projects.
• Knowledge of SEO, accessibility standards, and performance optimization.
• Exposure to SaaS platforms and integration strategies.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership and decision-making.
• Technical depth with a focus on user experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Curriculum Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Curriculum Associates will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race (including ancestry, national origin, ethnic characteristics, interracial marriage or association, and traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion and creed (including all aspects of religious observance, practice and belief), sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, difference of sex development and variations of sex characteristics), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran or uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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