Curriculum Development Manager

Position Overview

With the next-generation Educational Technology (EdTech) platform focused on modern technology to power scalable, secure, and data-driven learning ecosystems, the Curriculum Development Manager serves as the strategic and operational lead for designing, developing, validating, and continuously improving all instructional content, learning pathways, and certification-aligned curricula within the Educational Technology platform focused on workforce development and infrastructure-sector upskilling. This role ensures that all learning materials meet industry standards, credentialing requirements, adult-learning best practices, and employer-driven competency frameworks across U.S. infrastructure fields. The ideal candidate blends instructional design expertise, sector-specific workforce knowledge, and EdTech platform fluency to build scalable, high-quality learning experiences that prepare learners for industry-recognized certifications, apprenticeship pathways, and job-ready skills.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end development of curriculum frameworks aligned to U.S. infrastructure workforce needs, including transportation, construction, energy, utilities, broadband, and public works.
• Translate federal, state, and industry certification requirements into structured, competency-based learning pathways.
• Establish and maintain a curriculum roadmap that supports platform growth, employer demand, and emerging infrastructure funding priorities.
• Ensure all curricula reflect adult-learning theory, accessibility standards, and culturally responsive instructional practices.

Instructional Design & Content Development

• Develop high-quality instructional materials including modules, assessments, simulations, micro-credentials, job-task analyses, and performance-based evaluations.
• Oversee creation of multimedia learning assets (videos, animations, interactive labs, AR/VR simulations, scenario-based activities).
• Build modular, stackable learning pathways that support short-term credentials, pre-apprenticeship programs, and career-advancement tracks.
• Ensure content is SCORM/xAPI compliant and optimized for digital delivery within the platform.

Certification & Standards Alignment

• Map curriculum to national and state workforce frameworks.
• Maintain ongoing alignment with regulatory updates, industry changes, and employer-validated skill requirements.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure all content meets accreditation and audit standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and UX teams to ensure curriculum integrates seamlessly with platform features, assessments, and learner analytics.
• Work closely with Business Development and Employer Partnerships teams to incorporate real-world job tasks, employer feedback, and labor-market insights.
• Support Systems Integration and Client Success teams during onboarding of new institutions, training providers, and workforce agencies.
• Collaborate with data teams to analyze learner performance and continuously improve curriculum effectiveness.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and manage a rigorous content review process, including SME validation, pilot testing, and learner feedback loops.
• Use analytics to identify learning gaps, optimize pathways, and improve certification pass rates.
• Maintain version control, documentation, and curriculum governance processes.

Vendor, SME, and Partner Management

• Recruit, manage, and evaluate subject-matter experts across infrastructure sectors.
• Oversee external content vendors, instructional designers, and multimedia developers.
• Build partnerships with industry associations, unions, training providers, and credentialing bodies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Workforce Development, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or workforce-training program management.
• Demonstrated experience developing curriculum for industry certifications, technical training, or infrastructure-related fields.
• Strong understanding of adult-learning theory, competency-based education, and digital learning design.
• Experience with LMS/LXP platforms, SCORM/xAPI, and digital content development tools.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, engaging learning experiences.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Workforce Education, or a related discipline.
• Experience with U.S. Department of Labor workforce programs, WIOA, or Registered Apprenticeships.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-sector standards.
• Experience designing AR/VR, simulation-based, or performance-based assessments.
• Background working with unions, community colleges, workforce boards, or technical training centers.

Key Competencies

• Strategic curriculum planning
• Instructional design excellence
• Workforce and industry-credential alignment
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project and vendor management
• Data-driven decision-making
• Clear communication and documentation
• Innovation in digital learning

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 base salary based on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance. 401k with company match
• Flexible Work Environment: Eligible for hybrid schedule with management approval