Job Description

Senior Manager - Academics (Creative Arts & Media) - 8+Years - Noida
Location - Noida (Covering North & East India)
An exciting opportunity for a seasoned academic leader to oversee curriculum delivery, faculty management, and student success across multiple training centers in the Media & Entertainment education domain. This role requires strong academic leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to align academics with industry trends in Animation, VFX, Filmmaking, and Media.
Your Future Employer - A leading education and training organization shaping the next generation of leaders, creators, and innovators in the Media & Entertainment sector.
Responsibilities -

• Drive academic excellence by implementing curriculum and quality standards across multiple centers.
• Manage and develop faculty through training, mentoring, and structured performance evaluations.
• Ensure student success by monitoring progress, organizing academic events, and addressing grievances.
• Plan academic calendars, exams, and center-specific targets while aligning with business goals.
• Coordinate closely with zonal heads and center managers to ensure smooth academic operations.
• Regularly travel across North & East India for academic reviews and center support.
• Update course content in collaboration with national leadership to align with evolving industry standards.
• Build partnerships with industry professionals for workshops, internships, and placements.

Requirements -

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Animation, VFX, Filmmaking, Mass Communication, or related field.
• 8-12 years of academic/operational leadership experience in education/training, preferably in Media & Entertainment.
• Proven expertise in faculty development, academic quality audits, and student engagement.
• Strong people management and mentoring skills with experience managing multi-location centers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel 10-15 days per month across the assigned zone.

What is in it for you -

• Excellent career progression in the Media & Entertainment education sector.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-linked bonuses.
• Health insurance and employee development plans.
• Energetic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to shape creative education for the future.

Reach us: If you think this role is aligned with your career, kindly write me an email along with your updated CV on for a confidential discussion on the role.
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