Project Manager - Digital Learning - Online Courses - Deemed University

Role Name - Project Manager, Digital Learning

Reports to - Associate Dean (Digital Learning)

OPERATING NETWORK: 

Key External : Content development firms, subject matter experts, digital platform providers and associated vendors

Key Internal : Faculty, course team members, media design teams, IT department

ROLE HOLDER REQUIREMENTS : Minimum Qualification Bachelors degree. PMI certification preferred

Experience : A total of 12- 15 years of experience with 6-8 years in instructional design and/ or developing online courses and 6-8 years in e-learning project management

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :

Technical Knowledge

- Project Management

- Preparing and reviewing instructional design documents

- Familiarity with latest learning and content management systems, educational video, and standard academic computing technologies

- Planning and Budgeting.

- Conceiving, developing IT platforms for learning applications working with vendors.

Behavioral Competencies :

- Excellent oral and written communications skills

- Ability to interact effectively with subject matter experts, faculty and staff at all levels- ability to influence and resolve conflicts

- Ability to lead a team

- Self-motivated; attention to detail

- Ability to work with external vendors

PURPOSE: To guide, plan and implement the programme of Digital Learning

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY (Key Activities) : 

Planning, Budgeting, Reviewing and Reporting :

- Assume charge of the Digital Learning Office- Prepare budgets for Digital Learning and secure approval from the Digital Learning core committee; Identify and select suitable vendors for the digital learning projects

- Allocate work and resources to implement plans

- Evaluate overall performance through periodic reviews with the Digital learning team

- Create reports on project status as required

- Resolve issues and escalations

Course Development and Delivery Project Planning :

- Planning, scheduling and overseeing projects across various programs/ courses/ projects to ensure deadlines are met with maximum efficiency and effectiveness

- Identify and mitigate risks in project delivery

- Drive collaboration across teams and the campuses

Process Improvement :

- Review Instructional Design documents to examine they are thorough in all aspects

- Track the latest developments and technologies, which can be used to deliver excellent e-learning solutions, and guide teams to learn them and deliver results

- Brainstorm with team to identify gaps in current processes

- Create improvement plans and guide teams in implementing them

Vendor Identification and Engagement:

- Carry out research on inviting quotes from and conduct negotiations with content development & media design service agencies and software/hardware providers

- Technically analyze and shortlist vendors- Define vendor contracts terms and conditions

- Conduct final negotiation with vendors

- Track vendor SLA

- Develop vendor as associate service provider

People Management:

- Allocate responsibilities within team, monitor performance, provide developmental feedback, resolve grievances, counsel and mentor team members through the year

- Appraise team's performance as per the performance management cycle

OBJECTIVES : 

- Top KRAs across all activities Adherence to timelines and budget

- Feedback from subject matter experts and students