Director- Content & Curriculum Design, Pune

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India, Maharashtra, India

Role: Director- Content & Curriculum Design, Pune

Experience: 15+ years

Salary: Up to 32-35 LPA

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About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head the Content & Curriculum vertical, driving high-quality program design and content development for large-scale implementation across geographies. The role will focus on aligning program design, curriculum, and organizational goals while strengthening systems, teams, and stakeholder partnerships to improve learning outcomes in public education.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Design & Strategy (20%)

• Lead strategic planning and vision for program design across foundational and future learning areas
• Use global frameworks, assessment data, and internal insights to refine program design
• Drive innovation through pilots and testing models for scale
• Ensure alignment between program design, content strategy, and implementation goals
• Stay updated with best practices in pedagogy, foundational learning, and EdTech

1. Content & Curriculum Design (30%)

• Lead the Content & Curriculum vertical to deliver high-quality, scalable outputs
• Establish systems, processes, and quality benchmarks for curriculum development
• Oversee design of training materials, teacher resources, and assessments
• Ensure content is research-backed, contextualized, and effective across geographies
• Integrate feedback loops and data for continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless program implementation
• Conduct field visits to assess implementation quality

1. Team Management (30%)

• Lead and manage a multi-layered team (Associate Directors, Managers, Associates)
• Build strong team structures focused on collaboration and accountability
• Mentor and develop team members for leadership growth
• Drive hiring and talent development within the vertical

1. Stakeholder Management (10%)

• Engage with senior government stakeholders (SCERT, DIETs, state leadership)
• Manage relationships with donors and partners
• Build strategic partnerships for research, content, and program design
• Support fundraising and partnership development efforts

1. Monitoring & Evaluation (10%)

• Establish systems to track content quality and program effectiveness
• Work closely with M&E teams to drive data-informed decisions
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum Development, or related field (PhD/MPhil preferred)
• 16–18 years of experience in large-scale education programs
• Strong experience in curriculum development and teacher training
• Experience working with government education systems (state/district level)
• Proven track record in program and instructional design
• Experience managing teams across multiple geographies

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in curriculum design, pedagogy, and teacher development
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Ability to work in a semi-structured, fast-paced environment
• Deep understanding of public education systems and policy landscape
• Proficiency in digital tools for content development and delivery
• Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building skills
• High adaptability, problem-solving ability, and resilience

Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on March 27, 2026 on Ground Zero

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