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Academic Operations

Noida Permanent View Job Description
This role leads the academic product vision and the full learner journey across online degree and long‑form credential programs, ensuring regulatory alignment, academic quality, and learner progression at scale. It combines hands‑on academic design, LMS‑technology leadership, and university partnership management to deliver world‑class digital higher‑education experiences.
  • Shape next‑gen online degree programs with full academic ownership
  • Lead academic excellence using data, LMS, and AI‑driven learning systems

About Our Client

Our client is a fast‑growing digital‑higher‑education enabler that partners with universities to design, launch, and scale compliant, high‑quality online degree programs. They sit at the intersection of academic innovation, learning technology, analytics, and regulatory readiness, helping institutions expand access and improve learner success.

Job Description

  • Own the design, evolution, and regulatory compliance of online degree programs and long‑duration credentials.
  • Lead the full academic learner journey-from onboarding and engagement to assessments, progression, and completion.
  • Build and implement academic‑first retention levers, assessment models, and faculty‑engagement frameworks.
  • Ensure academic delivery excellence across partner universities, governing course readiness, assessment integrity, calendars, and SLAs.
  • Provide hands‑on leadership across LMS and learning platforms; leverage analytics and AI‑enabled academic systems to enhance outcomes.
  • Partner with Deans, Registrars, and academic councils to strengthen governance, approvals, and compliance structures.
  • Drive advisory readiness for online degree approvals, including curriculum architecture, delivery models, dashboards, and regulatory filings.
  • Lead senior academic teams, scale operating models, and act as a key execution partner to the CAO



The Successful Applicant

  • 12-18 years of experience in EdTech, OPM, university online programs, or large‑scale digital learning ecosystems.
  • Deep understanding of Indian online‑education regulations (UGC‑DEB) and academic operations.
  • Proven expertise in LMS platforms (Moodle / Canvas / Blackboard or similar), data analytics, and AI‑enabled academic systems.
  • Experience working closely with university leadership on governance, delivery, assessments, and compliance.
  • Strong leadership experience managing multi‑level academic and delivery teams.



What's on Offer

A high‑impact academic leadership role shaping the future of online higher education in India.

Opportunity to build scalable academic systems, influence product direction, and partner with top universities.

A mission‑driven environment combining learning innovation, technology, and global education outcomes.

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JN-032026-6965768

Job summary

Function
Consultancy, Strategy & Change
Sub Sector
Consulting
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Noida
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6965768

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We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.