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Director of Content Engineering - Generative AI

Skillsoft seeks an innovative and technically proficient Director of Content Engineering to spearhead our AI-driven content production and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in generative AI technologies, robust engineering experience, and proven leadership in managing technical teams.

Role Overview:

As Director of Content Engineering, you'll lead a dynamic team of technical content creators (25+ members) to leverage cutting-edge generative AI tools in creating compelling, high-quality learning content. Your role is critical to ensuring our content development processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with our learning objectives and product roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an advanced generative AI-driven content production strategy.
• Evaluate, scope, and define emerging generative AI tooling to enhance content quality, scalability, and efficiency.
• Maintain active knowledge of generative AI trends, integrating innovative solutions to continuously elevate content production standards.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and management for a team of content engineering professionals.
• Oversee the AI-powered content production lifecycle, ensuring quality from ideation to delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for content accuracy and effectiveness.
• Drive process improvements using AI-driven tools and analytics to streamline production workflows.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, and sales, ensuring content strategies support broader organizational goals.
• Manage project resources effectively, leveraging AI to optimize budget tracking and resource allocation.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years in engineering, delivering complex, large-scale software solutions.
• Minimum 5 years of technical project management experience, ideally within a learning context.
• Extensive knowledge of generative AI tools, techniques, and their applications in content production (e.g., interactive media, video, eBooks).
• Proven capability to manage multiple concurrent projects with exceptional prioritization skills.
• Strong understanding of instructional design, LMS platforms, and content delivery methodologies.
• Expertise in project management software (Jira, Asana) and analytical tools (Excel, Power BI).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required), MBA or Masters preferred.
• Formal Project Management certification advantageous.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Direct experience in corporate learning and development industry.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility standards and guidelines.
• Proven experience managing substantial budgets and diverse resources.

Join Skillsoft and lead the way in crafting innovative, AI-powered learning experiences that transform millions of learners worldwide. If you’re passionate about generative AI and ready to drive content engineering excellence, we encourage you to apply!

MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:

Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.

Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

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