AVP Instructional Design

Synopsis: As an Associate Vice President (AVP) - Instructional Design to oversee and drive instructional design excellence across all projects, spanning enterprise learning, higher education, and K-12 domains. The AVP will ensure the highest instructional design standards, manage team performance, optimize processes, and enhance instructional strategies to align with industry trends and organizational goals. This role also involves training and mentoring team members to build instructional design competencies and foster innovation in learning experiences. Additionally, the AVP will contribute to Hurixs growth by cultivating a high-performance culture, setting up strong teams, and driving innovation to create impactful learning experiences. A Day in Your Life: Strategic Leadership & Oversight Oversee the end-to-end instructional design process for projects across enterprise learning, higher education, and K-12 verticals. Ensure consistency in instructional strategies, learning methodologies, and course designs across all projects. Align instructional design strategies with business objectives, client needs, and industry best practices. Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement innovative learning solutions and frameworks. Project & Delivery Management Ensure seamless execution and timely delivery of instructional design projects with a strong focus on quality, engagement, and effectiveness. Manage multiple project teams and oversee the allocation of resources to meet deadlines and quality expectations. Work closely with project managers, content developers, SMEs, and other stakeholders to drive instructional integrity. Address project challenges proactively and implement strategies to mitigate risks. Competency Building & Training Design and conduct training programs to upskill instructional designers and content developers in cutting-edge learning methodologies. Develop competency frameworks to ensure instructional designers are well-versed in learning science, cognitive theories, active learning methodologies, gamification, and adaptive learning. Provide hands-on coaching, mentoring, and regular feedback to instructional design teams to enhance performance and innovation. Stay abreast of emerging learning technologies, AI applications in instructional design, and digital learning trends to inform training and development. Quality Assurance & Process Optimization Establish and implement quality benchmarks for instructional design deliverables. Drive standardization of instructional models, templates, and best practices to ensure scalability and efficiency. Conduct periodic reviews and audits of learning content and instructional approaches to ensure alignment with learning objectives and effectiveness. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with enterprise clients, universities, and educational institutions to understand learning needs, define learning objectives, and recommend instructional strategies. Conduct regular stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment on project expectations, scope, and learning outcomes. Serve as a thought leader in instructional design, representing Hurix in client discussions, conferences, and industry forums. Innovation & Research in Learning Design Drive the adoption of AI-driven learning solutions, immersive learning (VR/AR), and data- driven learning analytics to enhance instructional strategies. Explore AI-assisted content creation, automated assessments, and intelligent tutoring systems to drive efficiencies in instructional design. Qualifications: A master's degree or higher in Instructional Design, Learning Science, Educational Technology, or a related field is preferable. 10+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or learning strategy, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of leading large-scale learning projects across corporate (enterprise), higher education, and K-12 domains. Expertise in learning theories, instructional models, competency-based learning, gamification, and AI in learning design. Strong experience in training and mentoring instructional designers and L&D teams. Ability to translate business needs into scalable, engaging, and effective learning solutions. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience in working with cross-functional, global teams in a fast-paced environment. VALUES Win with ideas Sweat the details Speed and agility Time matters Make your teammate successful Deliver great customer experiences Commit to growth PERKS Health Insurance Kwench Library (Klib) Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling Service) Hybrid Work Model Flexi Reimbursement Basket Paid Time off Level up your skills with company-based sponsorship. Tech reimbursement. Need a new computer? New software? We will help! Hurix is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.