Sr Manager, Curriculum Product Innovation

Senior Manager of Curriculum Product Innovation (Visual-First Instruction)

The Senior Manager of Curriculum Product Innovation (Visual-First Instruction) leads the strategy, design, and implementation of scalable, high-quality instructional experiences for K-12 learners. This role specializes in video-first teaching methodologies, scriptwriting, and production best practices to deliver engaging, standards-aligned curriculum content at scale. The Senior Manager oversees a team of 4-5 direct reports and contractors, collaborating closely with curriculum architects, product teams, and media production partners to drive innovation, operational excellence, and measurable learner impact.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategy & Innovation

Develop and lead the video-first instructional strategy across K-12 subjects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and instructional best practices.

Identify and integrate emerging trends in educational video design, pedagogy, and technology to inform product direction.

Build frameworks for scaling video content production while maintaining instructional integrity and quality.

Oversee the design and production of scripted, teacher-led, and student-facing video content that supports diverse learning modalities and accessibility standards.

Partner with curriculum and product teams to integrate video seamlessly into courses, ensuring coherence between video lessons, assessments, and instructional materials.

Establish and maintain style guides, templates, and workflows for script development, storyboarding, and production to support high-volume output.

Manage production pipelines from concept to delivery, including timelines, quality assurance, and coordination with internal teams and external vendors.

Define and track KPIs for production efficiency, quality, and learner engagement.

Leverage data and feedback loops to continuously refine design and production practices.

Partner with curriculum developers, instructional designers, subject matter experts, and research teams to ensure academic rigor and standards alignment.

Work with marketing and platform teams to optimize video placement and learner experience across products.

Provide thought leadership on how video and other engaging technologies can transform instructional delivery and drive learner outcomes.

Supervise and mentor 4-5 direct reports and contractors, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Build team capacity in scriptwriting, video pedagogy, and production management through coaching and professional development.

Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, representing the video innovation function internally and externally.

Supervisory Responsibilities : This position directly supervises 4-5 employees and contractors, providing regular coaching, feedback, and performance management.

Minimum Required Qualifications :