Curriculum Development Manager

Slater Infrastructure Group•Ridgeland, MS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Curriculum Development Manager serves as the strategic and operational lead for designing, developing, validating, and continuously improving all instructional content, learning pathways, and certification-aligned curricula within the Educational Technology platform focused on workforce development and infrastructure-sector upskilling. This role ensures that all learning materials meet industry standards, credentialing requirements, adult-learning best practices, and employer-driven competency frameworks across U.S. infrastructure fields. The ideal candidate blends instructional design expertise, sector-specific workforce knowledge, and EdTech platform fluency to build scalable, high-quality learning experiences that prepare learners for industry-recognized certifications, apprenticeship pathways, and job-ready skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Workforce Development, Engineering Technology, or related field.
5+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or workforce-training program management.
Demonstrated experience developing curriculum for industry certifications, technical training, or infrastructure-related fields.
Strong understanding of adult-learning theory, competency-based education, and digital learning design.
Experience with LMS/LXP platforms, SCORM/xAPI, and digital content development tools.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, engaging learning experiences.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Workforce Education, or a related discipline.
Experience with U.S. Department of Labor workforce programs, WIOA, or Registered Apprenticeships.
Familiarity with infrastructure-sector standards.
Experience designing AR/VR, simulation-based, or performance-based assessments.
Background working with unions, community colleges, workforce boards, or technical training centers.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end development of curriculum frameworks aligned to U.S. infrastructure workforce needs, including transportation, construction, energy, utilities, broadband, and public works.
Translate federal, state, and industry certification requirements into structured, competency-based learning pathways.
Establish and maintain a curriculum roadmap that supports platform growth, employer demand, and emerging infrastructure funding priorities.
Ensure all curricula reflect adult-learning theory, accessibility standards, and culturally responsive instructional practices.
Develop high-quality instructional materials including modules, assessments, simulations, micro-credentials, job-task analyses, and performance-based evaluations.
Oversee creation of multimedia learning assets (videos, animations, interactive labs, AR/VR simulations, scenario-based activities).
Build modular, stackable learning pathways that support short-term credentials, pre-apprenticeship programs, and career-advancement tracks.
Ensure content is SCORM/xAPI compliant and optimized for digital delivery within the platform.
Map curriculum to national and state workforce frameworks.
Maintain ongoing alignment with regulatory updates, industry changes, and employer-validated skill requirements.
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure all content meets accreditation and audit standards.
Partner with Product, Engineering, and UX teams to ensure curriculum integrates seamlessly with platform features, assessments, and learner analytics.
Work closely with Business Development and Employer Partnerships teams to incorporate real-world job tasks, employer feedback, and labor-market insights.
Support Systems Integration and Client Success teams during onboarding of new institutions, training providers, and workforce agencies.
Collaborate with data teams to analyze learner performance and continuously improve curriculum effectiveness.
Establish and manage a rigorous content review process, including SME validation, pilot testing, and learner feedback loops.
Use analytics to identify learning gaps, optimize pathways, and improve certification pass rates.
Maintain version control, documentation, and curriculum governance processes.
Recruit, manage, and evaluate subject-matter experts across infrastructure sectors.
Oversee external content vendors, instructional designers, and multimedia developers.
Build partnerships with industry associations, unions, training providers, and credentialing bodies.