Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 92 million registered learners as of Sept. 30, 2021. Coursera partners with over 250 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including Guided Projects, courses, Specializations, certificates, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in many high-demand fields, including data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.

We are seeking a strategic, data-driven, and entrepreneurial strategist to lead Coursera's Computer Science & Technology content strategy. This person should have extensive knowledge of the ecosystem of skills and technologies related to Computer Science and Software Engineering -- bonus for any background in physical engineering, IT, or Cloud as well. This person will use internal data and market research to identify catalog gaps as well as promising areas that we can forge.

While part of the role involves identifying these key areas of strategic investment, another meaty part of the job will involve consultation to our partnerships teams and to the companies and universities with which Coursera partners. Imagine a scope that will range from helping to identify specific topics in Computer Science & Tech, to reviewing proposed curricula, to creating multi-year content plans that cut across departments and content formats (e.g., Courses, Degrees). 

This person will also work cross-functionally with teams such as Services, Marketing, and Product, to make sure tech content is created and positioned appropriately. 

In short, you should: 1) have deep knowledge of Computer Science & Tech; 2) be very comfortable conducting research; 3) be able to use data to make and present on content recommendations; and 4) be passionate about education in technical fields.

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Responsibilities:

• Create a holistic vision of what Coursera's tech catalog should look like -- identifying in-demand jobs and skills in Computer Science & Tech, and translating them into relevant content and credentials to meet Software and Tech learners’ needs
• Consult to our Partnerships teams and the companies/universities they work with on strategic content opportunities 
• Use data and domain knowledge to ensure the overall health of the Computer Science & Tech "domain"
• Present internally and externally -- to companies, to universities, and cross-functionally

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with a breadth of knowledge related to Computer Science & Tech
• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated history in data analysis
• Experience conducting research

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with breaking down complex Computer Science & Tech topics for beginner to advanced learners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Excel, SQL, Python and/or R a plus
• Experience and knowledge in the areas of cybersecurity, traditional IT architecture, and physical engineering (e.g. electrical, mechanical) a plus
• Masters degree in Computer Science or other key tech fields
• People management experience
• Strategic thinking skills

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