Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from LearningMate
Job overview
The Senior Director Subject Matter Group at LearningMate leads and scales a global team of Subject Matter Experts to enhance education content and service delivery worldwide.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing SME resources, forecasting demand, sourcing talent globally, optimizing costs, and driving strategic innovation in EdTech to improve project quality and competitiveness.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 12-15 years in SME management or related fields, experience in digital learning and global team building, strong forecasting and cost management skills, and excellent communication abilities; EdTech experience and advanced degrees are preferred.
Work environment and culture
LearningMate promotes a diverse and inclusive environment focused on accessibility and innovation in education technology, supporting a global and collaborative work culture.
Company information
LearningMate is a global EdTech company under Straive, with over 20 years of experience providing learning design, technology, and engineering solutions to a wide range of educational clients worldwide.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Content/EdTech Competency department, collaborating with senior leaders across multiple functions to transform SME sourcing into a strategic global initiative.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position based in the USA, with global collaboration across regions including India, South Africa, the UK, and the Philippines.
Unique job features
This role offers a unique opportunity to build and lead a strategic function from the ground up, impacting global SME management and EdTech innovation at a leading education technology company.
Company overview
LearningMate is a global education technology company specializing in providing innovative digital learning solutions and content development services. They generate revenue through partnerships with educational institutions, publishers, and ed-tech companies by offering customized e-learning platforms, curriculum design, and assessment tools. Founded in 2001, LearningMate has a significant history of leveraging technology to enhance educational experiences, with a strong focus on integrating modern pedagogical approaches and cutting-edge technology to improve learning outcomes.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your leadership in managing global Subject Matter Expert (SME) teams and your experience in digital learning and instructional design to align with LearningMate’s focus on EdTech innovation.
Emphasize your skills in forecasting SME demand, optimizing resource utilization across multiple regions, and strategic planning to demonstrate your ability to drive cost efficiencies and global talent scaling.
Apply through multiple channels including LearningMate’s corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and increase your chances of being noticed for this strategic role.
Connect with professionals in LearningMate’s Content Competency or EdTech divisions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent company innovations in global SME management or asking about trends in digital learning talent sourcing.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords like 'SME management,' 'digital learning,' 'resource forecasting,' 'global talent scaling,' and 'EdTech strategic planning' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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