The Role
Lead end-to-end eLearning project delivery, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, stakeholder coordination, quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with instructional designers, developers, content creators, subject matter experts, and vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to client and eLearning standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Role Name: Program Manager
Years of Exp: 15+ Years
Reporting To: Project Director
Location: Pune(Hybrid)
Role Description:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with a strong background in the eLearning industry to join
our dynamic team at Academian. The Program Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the successful
execution of eLearning projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality
standards. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of eLearning technologies, methodologies, and
best practices, along with proven project management expertise.
Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of eLearning projects, from inception to completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, and ensure alignment with
organizational goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including instructional designers, developers, content
creators, and subject matter experts, to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential impact on project
timelines and outcomes.
• Monitor project progress and performance, track key metrics and KPIs, and provide regular updates to
stakeholders on project status, milestones, and budget utilization.
• Manage project resources, including internal team members and external vendors, and ensure
effective allocation and utilization to meet project objectives.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and reviews, and foster effective communication and
collaboration among project team members.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance checks on project deliverables to ensure compliance with
eLearning standards, specifications, and client requirements.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing and stakeholder feedback sessions, and incorporate feedback into
project iterations and improvements
• Lead post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions and identify opportunities for continuous
improvement and optimization of project management processes and methodologies.
Job Requirements/Desired Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Instructional Design, or related
field; PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of [5] years of experience in project management, with a focus on eLearning projects and
initiatives.
• Deep understanding of eLearning technologies, platforms, and methodologies, including Learning
Management Systems (LMS), authoring tools, SCORM, xAPI, and instructional design principles.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex eLearning projects,
from conception to delivery, within budget and on schedule.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate
with diverse stakeholders and team members.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen attention to detail and quality
assurance.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, or Trello.
• Passion for education, innovation, and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences.
Our Offerings for Employee Benefits and Well-Being:
- Health Insurancefor Employee+Spouse+Two Children+Parents
- GPA – For Employee Term Life Insurance
- Hybrid working
- Compliance – PF and Gratuity
About Academian
Website: www.academian.com
Academian is an education technology and learning solutions company, spun off from Intraedge, an IT company with over 22 years of experience. With 500+ team members, we deliver innovative services, products, and digital learning solutions across K–12, higher education, publishing, and corporate learning.
Our expertise includes EdTech solutions, LMS/CMS, digital learning, instructional design, accessibility, media development, custom software, and digital transformation.
At Academian, we combine industry expertise with technology and innovation to create impactful learning experiences. Join us in shaping the future of education!
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Instructional Design, or a related field
- PMP certification
- At least 5 years of project management experience focused on eLearning projects and initiatives
- Deep understanding of eLearning technologies, platforms, methodologies, LMS, authoring tools, SCORM, xAPI, and instructional design principles
- Proven success managing complex eLearning projects from conception through delivery within budget and schedule
- Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong attention to detail and quality assurance capabilities
- Proficiency with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, or Trello
- Passion for education, innovation, and technology-enhanced learning experiences
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The Company
What We Do
Academian is an education-technology services partner and a creative offshoot of Intraedge. It helps K–12, higher-education, workforce-development, publishers, and corporate clients pursue digital transformation through digital engineering, custom software, learning-experience design, content development, publishing, strategic consulting, and staffing. Its mission is to empower learning through technology by building scalable platforms, impactful digital content, and effective, accessible learning experiences for diverse learners worldwide.
