VP, Content Strategy and Curriculum

Pluralsight; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary VP of Content Strategy and Curriculum. This pivotal role involves shaping the future of technology education by directing innovative content creation across various technical domains. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in leading teams, developing data-driven strategies, and fostering learner engagement through quality content. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for technology, this leader will drive impactful educational experiences and inspire a diverse team to achieve ambitious goals. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming on-demand learning.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in related fields with a strong focus on leadership.
• Expertise in technical education and eLearning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the content roadmap for curriculum teams.
• Lead a team of 20+ content professionals to inspire and create.

Skills

Leadership

Content Strategy

Technical Literacy

Data-Driven Decision Making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description:

The VP, Content Strategy and Curriculum is a strategic, senior leader who cares deeply about technology education and possesses a proven ability to direct content creation across a broad range of technical domains. This role is responsible for setting Pluralsight’s topical content strategy, determining which technologies/topics are covered, to what extent, and on what time horizons. Core to this role is an innovative outlook on how technical content creation is evolving and what steps need to be taken to modernize on-demand learning. In this role, the VP will evangelize Pluralsight’s content story and lead the future of Pluralsight’s content offerings. This role reports to the SVP, Content.

Who you’re committed to being:

• A business-minded professional who can translate company-level business objectives into team-level key results and motivate a team to deliver.

• An empathic leader who leverages data, experience, and sound judgment to solve complex problems and rally support for solutions.

• An intuitive communicator who can speak and relate to a multitude of audiences on any size stage.

• A technologist with technical subject matter expertise who works tirelessly to keep their knowledge current and fresh.

• A content creator driven by creating world-class, professional-level content. Our content values include:

  • Quality over quantity

  • Impact and engagement over speed of production

  • The learner's time and attention are valued

  • Embracing technology

  • Valuing innovation and creativity over tradition and convention

What you’ll do:

• Set and execute the content roadmap, guiding our curriculum teams and author network, with an annual goal to publish over 3000 pieces of content.

• Manage the content creation and maintenance budget strategically.

• Design and implement innovative content styles to foster repeated, progressive learner engagement.

• Lead a team of 20+ content professionals, including directors and managers, inspiring and motivating them to create.

• Own the outcomes of your team’s work and nurture future senior leaders.

• Attract, hire, and retain top talent.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Proven experience leading leaders.

• Technical expertise in at least one technology domain and conversational literacy across multiple domains.

• Experience in setting and executing data-driven content strategies.

• Extensive background in technical education and on-demand eLearning.

• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams with diverse roles and skills.

• Presentation experience at the executive or conference level.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years of related or equivalent experience, with at least 10 years holding a bachelor’s degree.

• Experience as a senior people leader.