will lead the academic vision, curriculum strategy, and learning experience design for our LMS ecosystem. This role demands a visionary education leader who understands modern pedagogy, digital learning frameworks, curriculum alignment across boards, and large-scale content operations.
The ideal candidate is someone who has
previously served as an Academics Head
, preferably within an
EdTech/LMS organization
, and is capable of translating traditional schooling standards into engaging, measurable, and scalable digital learning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Academic Strategy & Leadership
Develop, refine, and implement the academic roadmap for the LMS platform aligned to organizational goals.
Lead cross-functional academic initiatives, including curriculum innovation, module design, learning pathways, assessments, and teacher enablement.
Ensure content aligns with
CBSE, ICSE, and IGCSE
standards and international best practices.
2. Curriculum Design & Content Development
Oversee end-to-end curriculum planning for K-12, Skill Development, STEM, and other digital learning programs.
Guide content developers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and instructional designers in producing structured, engaging, and culturally relevant content.
Review and approve curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, worksheets, digital modules, and LMS learning objects.
Introduce innovative pedagogy, gamification, micro-learning, outcome-based instruction, and blended learning strategies.
3. Academic Quality Assurance
Establish and maintain academic quality benchmarks to ensure high rigor, relevance, and learner engagement.
Implement structured review cycles, academic audits, and feedback loops for continuous improvement.
Monitor learner performance data to drive content refinement and improve learning outcomes.
4. Team Leadership & Management
Lead and manage a large multi-disciplinary academic team including content developers, teachers, SMEs, instructional designers, and reviewers.
Develop training modules, capacity-building programs, and performance KPIs for academic teams.
Mentor team leads, ensure timely delivery, and streamline academic workflows.
5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment
Work closely with the Product, Technology, Operations, and Delivery teams to ensure smooth integration of academic components into the LMS.
Collaborate with schools, teachers, and educational partners for pilot programs, feedback, validation, and academic partnerships.
Represent the academic vision in leadership meetings and cross-functional discussions.
6. Academic Innovation & Digital Transformation
Introduce new methodologies such as personalized learning, adaptive algorithms, outcome mapping, AI-driven recommendation systems, and competency-based progressions.
Ensure the academic team effectively uses digital tools, content-authoring platforms, and LMS functionalities.
Conduct research on emerging global education trends and integrate them into the LMS ecosystem.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Postgraduate degree in Education
(M.Ed, MA Education, or equivalent).
Mandatory:
Previously worked as an
Academics Head
(minimum 5-8 years in academic leadership).
Preferred:
Experience working in an
LMS, EdTech, or digital learning environment
.
Strong understanding of
CBSE, ICSE, and IGCSE
curricula and academic standards.
Proven experience in managing large academic teams, SMEs, teachers, and content creators.
Strong instructional design principles, pedagogical knowledge, and understanding of learner psychology.
Excellent computer proficiency and familiarity with digital tools, content management systems, and authoring platforms.
A track record of academic innovation, problem-solving, and design thinking.
Key Skills & Competencies
Academic leadership and strategic planning
Curriculum and instructional design
Content development and LMS-based delivery
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Analytical thinking and data-driven decision making
Ability to handle large teams and high-volume content operations
Creativity and innovation in digital pedagogy
High degree of ownership, execution, and quality orientation
Why Join Us
Opportunity to shape the academic backbone of a fast-growing LMS organization
Work with a passionate team focused on transforming education
High-impact role with leadership visibility
Environment that encourages innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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