Product Development Manager (Computing in Education)

NCC Education (M) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Product Development Manager (Computing) to oversee the development and maintenance of qualifications and programmes. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires strong project management skills and expertise in educational assessments. If you are passionate about improving educational standards through effective product development, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of computing education.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development and project management.
• Strong understanding of educational qualifications and assessments.
• Ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop qualifications and learning programmes.
• Commission assessment artefacts and ensure approval.
• Manage trials and pilot projects for new assessments.

Job description

Product Development Manager (Computing in Education)

As Product Development Manager (Computing) you will be responsible for development, review, maintenance and support for NCC Education’s qualifications, assessments and teaching and learning programmes. Working as an integral part of the Product Development team, you will act as in-house and departmental Computing subject-specialist, as well as key contact for the range of external Computing subject matter experts that support NCC Education’s qualifications.

Job purpose

To develop, maintain and deliver new and existing qualifications and programmes offered by NCC Education, in line with regulatory requirements. To lead on specific qualifications and programmes in Computing, ensuring the effective operation of assessment cycles to NCC Education and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a portfolio of qualifications, assessments and learning programmes
• Appoint, train and support contractors/developers
• Commission assessment artefacts (assessments and marking schemes) and ensure sign off for use
• Manage and give briefings on, or support as project user, trials and pilots
• Develop Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Grade Descriptors
• Develop new products in line with the market driven product development process
• Provide data/statistics for products for each cycle
• Run qualification maintenance reviews as per schedule
• Run Teaching and Learning materials maintenance reviews as per schedule
• Assist with employer links to secure employers’ input into developing qualifications and/or giving recognition to the qualifications
• Represent the department as a business user on projects