Content Manager

Socket.dev; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Content Manager to lead the LCMS environment, supervise lifecycle from authoring to retirement, and set governance standards for content quality and consistency. You will act as the SME for LCMS, coordinating with instructional designers and learning-technology staff to optimize publishing workflows.

You will evaluate improvements, manage documentation, and establish processes for AI-assisted content management while ensuring accessibility and alignment with client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with a Learning Content Management System (LCMS) or comparable content management platformrequired
• Experience with learning content development, content operations, or learning technology preferred
• Experience developing ormaintainingcontent standards, templates, processes, or governance practices preferred
• Familiarity with digital accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG
• Familiarity with learning management systems and the packaging and deployment of digital learning content
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe applications
• Experience working with AI-enabled content development or content management tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of learning content, including authoring, review, approval, publication, revision, versioning, archiving, and retirement
• Establish andmaintaincontent governance standards, including naming conventions, metadata, templates, version control, and publishing processes
• FollowXylemesoftware releases and coordinate testing, communicate changes that mayimpactexisting courses, templates, processes, or downstream systems
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the LCMS vendor for support issues, enhancement requests, system updates, and product changes
• Develop andmaintaindocumentation, standard operating procedures, job aids, and other resources related to content management processes
• Provide guidance and support to content creators on LCMS functionality, content standards, templates, and established processes
• Monitor content management processes andidentifyopportunities to improve quality, efficiency, consistency, and scalability
• Support the evaluation and implementation of AI-enabled content management processes andestablishstandards for theirappropriate use

Skills

Content management

LCMS administration

Governance & standards

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

LCMS software (Xyleme)

Microsoft Office

Adobe applications

AI-enabled tools

Job description

SUMMARY:

The primary function of this position is to manage the company's learning content management environment and the processes that support the lifecycle of learning content. The Content Manager serves as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the company's Learning Content Management System (LCMS) andestablishesand maintains standards, processes, and governance practices to ensure the quality, consistency, and effective management of learning content.

This position works closely with instructional designers, learning technology staff, and other stakeholders to support efficient content development and publishing processes, evaluate opportunities for process and technology improvements, and ensure that learning content and related systems effectively support division and client needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the lifecycle of learning content, including authoring, review, approval, publication, revision, versioning, archiving, and retirement
• Establish andmaintaincontent governance standards, including naming conventions, metadata, templates, version control, and publishing processes
• FollowXylemesoftware releases and coordinate testing, communicate changes that mayimpactexisting courses, templates, processes, or downstream systems
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the LCMS vendor for support issues, enhancement requests, system updates, and product changes
• Develop andmaintaindocumentation, standard operating procedures, job aids, and other resources related to content management processes
• Provide guidance and support to content creators on LCMS functionality, content standards, templates, and established processes
• Monitor content management processes andidentifyopportunities to improve quality, efficiency, consistency, and scalability
• Support the evaluation and implementation of AI-enabled content management processes andestablishstandards for theirappropriate use

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of content management and learning content development processes
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of LCMS capabilities, limitations, and administration
• Identifiesopportunities to improve processes anddevelopspractical solutions to complex problems
• Effectivelydocuments and communicates technical processes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Manages multiple priorities whilemaintainingstrong attention to detail
• Collaborates effectively across teams and understands when issues or decisions require escalation

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Maintains an understanding of current Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements and their application to digital learning content
• Understands the relationship between learning content management systems, learning management systems, and related business systems
• Demonstrates an interest in emerging learning technologies and their application to content management
• Evaluates opportunities to use automation and artificial intelligence to improve content management processes
• Maintains a strong customer focus and meets internal and external client commitments

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience working with a Learning Content Management System (LCMS) or comparable content management platformrequired
• Experience with learning content development, content operations, or learning technology preferred
• Experience developing ormaintainingcontent standards, templates, processes, or governance practices preferred
• Familiarity with digital accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG
• Familiarity with learning management systems and the packaging and deployment of digital learning content
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe applications
• Experience working with AI-enabled content development or content management tools preferred