Competency Head

Academian Inc is hiring a Competency Head for their instructional design team in Pune, India. The role involves leading the team, driving strategic initiatives, managing talent development, and aligning skills with business goals. Key responsibilities include recruitment, training, mentoring, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate should have over 19 years of experience in Instructional Design or EdTech and the flexibility to work remotely or from Pune.
Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Instructional Design Competency Head to lead our instructional design team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, ensuring talent readiness, and aligning team capabilities with business growth objectives. This role demands strong leadership, operational expertise, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation in the EdTech domain.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent & Team Management
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and utilization of the instructional design team to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop skill-based and project-based training programs to keep team members prepared for upcoming projects.
• Maintain and manage the skills database for the instructional design team, ensuring visibility into competencies and areas for development.
• Align with HR processes for talent management, performance evaluation, and career growth planning.

Business Strategy & Growth
• Identify and explore new business opportunities to expand the instructional design function within the organization.
• Collaborate with the strategy & solutions team to support solution delivery planning and ensure projects align with client expectations and industry standards.

Leadership & Development
• Set clear skill and project-level goals and implement goal measurement processes to track performance.
• Mentor and groom instructional design professionals into leadership roles.
• Design, promote, and implement career growth pathways for team members.
• Encourage a learning-driven culture by working closely with functional leadership.

Operational Excellence
• Monitor and maintain productivity benchmarks, ensuring effective team utilization.
• Work closely with delivery leaders to understand monthly, quarterly, and yearly projections and organize in-house and outsourced talent accordingly.
• Oversee the implementation of project execution processes to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Evaluate and collaborate with vendors and suppliers to support outsourcing requirements.

Required Qualifications:
• 19+ years of experience in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, or EdTech domains.
• Strong background in managing large instructional design teams and talent development.
• Proven expertise in business strategy, competency development, and solution alignment.
• Experience in mentoring leaders and fostering a growth-driven culture.
• Ability to work remotely or from Pune, with flexibility to engage with global teams.