Amplify · 22 hours ago
Senior Manager, PD Design, Digital Production
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expAmplify is a pioneer in K–12 education, leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. The Senior Manager of Digital Professional Development Design & Implementation will lead the strategy and execution of asynchronous learning experiences, ensuring high-quality training that meets the needs of educators and school leaders.
EdTechEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Vision and strategy setting: Establish and communicate a clear vision and a standardized, simple and scalable asynchronous PD strategy (ex, asynchronous PD offerings & authoring, LMS capabilities, and migration plans) that aligns with Amplify’s overall professional learning goals
Team leadership & collaboration: Collaborate and conduct meetings with PD designers and members of the Design, Training and Development team to align on asynchronous PD strategy, best practices and user needs
Cross-functional leadership & collaboration: Act as a strategic partner to key cross-functional stakeholders (eg, members of our Product, Platform, Insights, Strategy & Development, Marketing, Training & Enablement, Go To Market, and regional teams) to identify opportunities that will enhance the impact of asynchronous PD on customer engagement and retention
Information alignment: Acquire and communicate key information from different Amplify teams related to our asynchronous PD strategy to keep all teams aligned
Contractor management: Manage and mentor contractors who will support asynchronous PD accessibility remediation, through regular check-ins and feedback to drive continuous improvement and high performance
AI strategy development: Lead investigation into AI capabilities, develop recommendations and execute a strategy for leveraging AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of PD design
Excellence in execution: Lead the end-to-end process of projects including, but not limited to: Developing standardized asynchronous assets: Gathering stakeholder feedback (ex, customers, PD Delivery teams, PD Design teams) in order to recommend a standardized suite of asynchronous assets across all Amplify products
PD resource sites: Developing and maintaining our PD resource sites (ex, PD Libraries, PD prep sites), including designing and authoring pages to meet key stakeholder feedback and user needs, ensuring that all content is accurate and functional
LMS: Leading the rollout and ongoing management of a new Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it aligns with the DTD team’s asynchronous PD goals and integrates seamlessly with our PD resource site from registration to course completion
Online course authoring & migration: Lead the migration of course content between authoring tools and manage online course templates, providing PD designers with streamlined resources for developing engaging course content
Publishing new asynchronous assets: Document the process of capturing, editing and publishing asynchronous assets across our Amplify programs on our PD resource sites and LMS
Project monitoring: Track progress of multiple projects closely, making necessary adjustments to ensure deadlines are met, within budget, and maintaining high standards of quality
Deliverable management & reporting: Report on project outcomes, maintain appropriate documentation, and share status, progress, and impact to DTD leaders, ensuring transparency and accountability
Issue resolution: Proactively address and resolve any issues or obstacles that arise during project execution to keep projects on track
Process optimization: Establish and refine best practices for asynchronous PD workflows to enhance efficiency and consistency
Incorporate feedback: Gather input from various teams to refine and enhance quality of our asynchronous PD strategy and training resources. Use this feedback to make necessary adjustments and improve overall effectiveness
Data gathering and analysis: Partner with the data science team to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources (ex, user feedback, engagement data, etc.) to support strategic decision-making, drive improvements and inform future initiatives
Product, platform & LMS expertise: Develop and maintain a strong baseline level of expertise in Amplify products, platform utilization and our new LMS in order to accelerate our asynchronous PD strategy, serving as the go-to expert for queries and issues related to our asynchronous PD site (ex, PD Library) and LMS
Design standards & alignment: Establish clear processes, templates, and guidelines for asynchronous PD assets in order to streamline content creation, drive instructional quality and ensure all assets meet Amplify branding standards
Quality assurance: Regularly review and lead testing of assets, features, system update and integrations across all asynchronous sites & tools to ensure that it yields a delightful customer experience
Training and support: Identify and lead internal and customer-facing training related to our asynchronous PD strategy, providing support and guidance to ensure effective use and implementation of our asynchronous PD site, LMS, etc
Evaluate new tools: Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve the efficiency and impact of digital PD
Innovative practices: Stay informed on emerging industry trends in asynchronous AI tools, LMS technology, and online learning to drive ongoing innovation and scalability
Support company and PD team responsibilities: Integrate and align your work with team and company priorities, actively contributing to the achievement of these goals
Engage in team commitments: Participate in and/or lead team commitments, including working groups, team meetings, projects, and other initiatives contributing to the overall success of the region
Adapt to company needs: Flexibly support various initiatives as needed, adapting to the changing needs of the organization and contributing to emerging projects or priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in digital learning, instructional design, LMS administration, professional development or education setting (ex, teaching)
At least 2+ or more years of experience implementing, coaching and/or designing PD with an Amplify program
Proven knowledge of adult learning principles and experience applying them when delivering learning experiences to adults
Demonstrated proficiency with instructional and visual design
Proven time management skills when managing multiple, complex tasks
Experience developing and managing large-scale projects, including creating detailed project plans and meeting deadlines
Experience analyzing project feedback data and using it to inform implementation next steps
Demonstrates exceptional professionalism, poise, and judgment at all times
Excellent skill and comfort with technology-based productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, Google Applications, video conferencing programs (Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Is eager and able to pick up any new technology or software with ease
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to travel for onsite and in-person meetings for approximately 10% of the year
Preferred
Experience with WordPress development and authoring
Experience designing and delivering content within the Desmos platform
Experience building learning content using an authoring tool and integrating into courses within an LMS
Experience as an Instructional Leader, Coach and/or Curriculum Developer for a school or district
Experience managing contractors
Skill in design tools such as Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Descript and/or Canva
Benefits
401(k) plan
Stock options
Competitive health insurance and mental health options
Basic life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Access to best-in-class development programs
Company
Amplify
A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and formative assessment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$215MKey Investors
Cox Enterprises
2023-05-23Series C
2021-10-26Series Unknown· $215M
Leadership Team
Nathan Potter
Senior Vice President Engineering
Philipp Legner
VP of Mathigon
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