Curriculum Manager (Location Flexible)

RSM US LLP•Chicago, IL
•$95,400 - $163,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Curriculum Manager leads curriculum strategy and planning cycles for an assigned line of business or capability area. The role translates targeted capability needs into a coherent curriculum plan, connects learning solutions across levels and programs, and partners across Learning & Development to create practical, relevant learning experiences. The position leads curriculum planning, refresh and governance; collaborates with business advisors, learning architects, subject matter experts and experience leads; maintains oversight of curriculum components and success measures; and uses learner, stakeholder and business data to inform curriculum updates. It also supports CPE, quality and accessibility requirements and communicates curriculum strategy and changes to business and L&D stakeholders. The role is described as location flexible. RSM notes that most roles follow a hybrid workstyle, with team members aligned to an RSM office and meeting in person when it supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building; some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
  • Strong organization, prioritization, problem-solving and follow-through skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and SharePoint, and ability to learn and use learning platforms and collaboration tools.
  • Ability to work across teams, adapt to changing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in learning and development, curriculum design, instructional design, performance consulting, project management or a related field.
  • Experience developing or managing blended curricula, program portfolios or learning pathways.
  • Knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning and learning evaluation.

Nice To Haves

  • Degree or coursework in education, instructional design, human resource development, business or a related field.
  • Experience in professional services, public accounting, consulting or a complex matrixed organization.
  • Experience using AI-enabled tools, learning technologies or data to improve quality, efficiency or learner experience.
  • Experience with CPE, compliance-oriented learning or professional development programs.
  • Experience leading annual planning or curriculum governance processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cyclical curriculum planning, refresh and governance for assigned portfolios, balancing required learning, capability-building priorities and timely business needs.
  • Partner with Strategic Business Advisors to define curriculum outcomes, target audiences, priorities and sequencing.
  • Collaborate with Learning Architects, SMEs and Experience Leads to design solutions integrating education, experience, exposure and environment.
  • Maintain visibility into curriculum components, dependencies, SME needs, timing, quality expectations and measures of success.
  • Use learner, stakeholder and business data to recommend curriculum updates, consolidation, modularization or retirement.
  • Support CPE, quality and accessibility requirements by coordinating with Quality & Standards and Materials roles.
  • Communicate curriculum strategy and changes to business and L&D stakeholders in a concise, practical way.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits and compensation package.
  • Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
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