Senior Manager - Instructional Designer

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:

1.

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.2.

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.3.

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.4.

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.5.

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.6.

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.7.

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.8.

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.9.

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