Senior Educational Technology Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health benefits

Significant annual bonus potential

Company car or transportation support

Executive leadership development

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Educational Technology Manager for a prominent Sandton campus. The role blends on-site leadership with remote coordination, overseeing LMS, collaboration tools, and digital content platforms to drive teaching and learning innovation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, 8+ years in EdTech management (4+ in leadership), and a track record of large-scale implementations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Technology, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in educational technology management, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale EdTech implementations and projects.
• Deep understanding of LMS, enterprise IT infrastructure, and digital learning strategies.
• Strong leadership, team management, and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in a hybrid or flexible work environment.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles relevant to educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for educational technology across the institution.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of educational technology specialists and support staff.
• Oversee the procurement, implementation, integration, and maintenance of all educational technology systems, including LMS, collaboration tools, and digital content platforms.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of educational technology infrastructure.
• Collaborate with academic leadership, faculty, and IT departments to identify needs and opportunities for technological enhancement in teaching and learning.
• Develop and manage the budget for educational technology initiatives.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures for the effective and ethical use of educational technology.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide high-level technical support and guidance to stakeholders.

Skills

Educational technology leadership

LMS management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

Master’s degree in Educational Technology or related field

Tools

LMS

Digital content platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic educational conglomerate, is seeking an experienced Senior Educational Technology Manager for their prominent campus in **Sandton, Gauteng, ZA**. This hybrid role involves leading the strategic direction and operational management of educational technology initiatives, blending on‑site leadership with remote team coordination. You will oversee the implementation of cutting‑edge digital learning tools, manage the IT infrastructure supporting education, and drive innovation in teaching and learning technologies. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, extensive experience in educational technology management, and exceptional leadership qualities. This is an opportunity to shape the technological future of education within a leading organization, ensuring seamless integration and effective utilization of digital resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for educational technology across the institution.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of educational technology specialists and support staff.
• Oversee the procurement, implementation, integration, and maintenance of all educational technology systems, including LMS, collaboration tools, and digital content platforms.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of educational technology infrastructure.
• Collaborate with academic leadership, faculty, and IT departments to identify needs and opportunities for technological enhancement in teaching and learning.
• Develop and manage the budget for educational technology initiatives.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures for the effective and ethical use of educational technology.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide high-level technical support and guidance to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Educational Technology, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in educational technology management, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale EdTech implementations and projects.
• Deep understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS), enterprise IT infrastructure, and digital learning strategies.
• Strong leadership, team management, and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in a hybrid or flexible work environment.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles relevant to educational institutions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits package.
• Significant annual bonus potential and long-term incentives.
• Generous annual leave and sabbaticals.
• Company car or transportation allowance.
• Executive leadership development programs.
• Pension fund and life insurance.