Instructional Design Manager

About almentor: Founded 2016 with a singular vision of empowering lifelong learning and personal growth for all, through accessible and impactful education, almentor became the leading online learning platform that offers a high-quality education to learners around the world.

Our Mission: 🚀 almentor is on a mission to increase accessibility to affordable quality education for Arabic-speaking communities.

Job Brief:
We are looking for a creative and experienced Instructional Design Manager to lead our instructional design team, develop engaging and effective learning content, and ensure the achievement of our strategic goal of delivering exceptional learning experiences.

As the Instructional Design Manager, you will:

• Lead and mentor the instructional design team to execute high-quality projects.
• Develop instructional design strategies based on best practices (e.g., ADDIE model, Agile design).
• Manage projects from planning to delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and developers to transform content into interactive learning experiences (videos, digital activities, etc.).
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs using analytics and implement improvements accordingly.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends in educational technology (e.g., LMS, AI-powered learning).
• Manage resources and task distribution within the team for optimal efficiency.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• 5+ years in instructional design, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of adaptive learning or virtual reality technologies.
• Proficiency in tools like Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, LMS.
• Certification in instructional design (e.g., CPLP, ATD).
• Ability to motivate teams and make strategic decisions.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Why join us?

• Join our ambitious mission to impact 10 million learners, actively contributing to the evolution of online education in Arabic within the MENA region.
• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Flexible work arrangements
• Family Medical insurance
• Access to a wide range of courses on our platform
• Our office culture is casual, fun and social
• A dynamic team making a real educational impact