Senior Programme Manager (Ai-First, Digital Product Lead - Edtech)

Rs Consult; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EdTech company is looking for a Senior Programme Manager to spearhead innovative digital learning products. The ideal candidate will oversee product development from inception to launch, collaborate with universities, and enhance learning outcomes using AI tools. This full-time position offers a flexible, remote-first environment, with opportunities for growth and impact in education.

Benefits

Flexibility to work remotely

Transparent high-performance culture

Mission-driven team

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in delivering high-quality digital products or programmes.
• 2+ years at a senior level in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrable experience with AI-enabled tools and digital infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a high-value product portfolio from opportunity scoping to launch.
• Lead the co-design and adaptation of programme curricula with university faculty.
• Establish and monitor programme KPIs, using data for informed product development.

Skills

Product development

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in product management, education or digital technology

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Analytics dashboards

Job description

About The RoleWe're hiring a Senior Programme Manager to lead the next wave of digital learning innovation at FourthRev.

Sitting within our Product function and reporting to the Chief Learning Officer, this role is ideal for someone who can operate at pace and depth, owning and evolving complex, careers-first learning products in a high-growth, AI-first EdTech environment.

Remote | UK or South Africa | Full-TimeAbout The RoleWe're hiring a Senior Programme Manager to lead the next wave of digital learning innovation at FourthRev.

Sitting within our Product function and reporting to the Chief Learning Officer, this role is ideal for someone who can operate at pace and depth, owning and evolving complex, careers-first learning products in a high-growth, AI-first EdTech environment.This is not just about managing programmes.

It's about shaping their future, strategically steering them through concept, build, launch and scale, with an eye firmly on market data, emerging tech, and learner outcomes.

In the early phase you will be the primary driver - executing the vision, implementation plan and quality standards to ship great products - while progressively shaping and leading the experts (SMEs, PM's) that will scale around you.You'll work across teams, borders, and time zones, partnering with universities, employers, and internal experts to build high-impact, scalable products that sit at the centre of FourthRev's learner and partner promise.Key ResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of a high-value product portfolio, guiding programmes from opportunity scoping and sprint planning through to launch, optimisation and scale Champion AI-first, data-informed development by actively working with our current and dynamically developing tech stack to enhance speed, insight and quality Lead the end-to-end co-design and adaptation of programme curricula in collaboration with university faculty, SMEs, industry contributors and internal teams Manage the delivery of diverse learning assets including written, visual, video, and content to high production and quality standards Establish and monitor programme KPIs (e.g.

JTBD, learner engagement and feedback, CSATs) and use data to inform product development prioritisation and continuous improvement Coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers and contributors, including Programme Managers, SMEs, and learning designers, with a focus on shipping high quality products on time, within budget and to high standards Maintain active, transparent communication with senior stakeholders, managing dependencies, risks and decision points Spot and implement process improvements that support scalability, automation and smarter workflows across the product development and enhancement lifecycle.RequirementsWhat We're Looking For8+ years of experience delivering high-quality digital products or programmes, including 2+ years at a senior level in fast-paced environments such as EdTech, SaaS or digital agencies A strong grasp of product development practices, from user-led design to agile delivery Demonstrable experience with AI-enabled tools, learning platforms and digital infrastructure such as LMS, LXP, analytics dashboards and integrations Proven success in co-creating product experiences that blend rigour with industry / market relevance Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, grounded in data and strategic outcomes Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across internal leadership, partners and contributors Experience overseeing suppliers and managing cross-functional delivery teams in remote-first settings A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as product management, education or digital technology is desirable but not essential BenefitsWhat You'll Gain at FourthRevAt FourthRev, we work at the intersection of education and the future of work.

We collaborate with the world's leading universities and tech companies to design rigorous, career-focused learning experiences.

We are a remote-first team that values impact, collaboration, growth, and flexibility.You can expect : A mission-driven team committed to real-world learner outcomes Flexibility to work remotely in the UK or South Africa A transparent, high-performance culture with regular feedback and coaching Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Product Management Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at RS Consult by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Senior Program Manager" roles.

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