Manager, Edtech

Position Overview:

The 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.
• Owns 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.

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Room to Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read's Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. As a child-safe organization, Room to Read expects all personnel to adhere to its Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct.