Curriculum Manager

The Curriculum Manager leads curriculum strategy and planning cycles for an assigned line of business or capability area. The role translates targeted capability needs into a coherent curriculum plan, ensures learning solutions are connected across levels and programs, and partners across L&D to create practical, relevant learning experiences. 

Key responsibilities 

• Lead cyclical curriculum planning, refresh and governance for assigned portfolios, balancing required learning, capability-building priorities and timely business needs. 

• Partner with Strategic Business Advisors to define curriculum outcomes, target audiences, priorities and sequencing. 

• Collaborate with Learning Architects, SMEs and Experience Leads to design solutions that integrate education, experience, exposure and environment. 

• Maintain a clear view of curriculum components, dependencies, SME needs, timing, quality expectations and measures of success. 

• Use learner, stakeholder and business data to recommend curriculum updates, consolidation, modularization or retirement. 

• Support CPE, quality and accessibility requirements by coordinating with Quality & Standards and Materials roles. 

• Communicate curriculum strategy and changes to business and L&D stakeholders in a concise, practical way. 

Minimum qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences. 

• Strong organization, prioritization, problem-solving and follow-through skills. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and SharePoint; ability to learn and use learning platforms and collaboration tools. 

• Ability to work across teams, adapt to changing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. 

• 6+ years of relevant experience in learning and development, curriculum design, instructional design, performance consulting, project management or a related field. 

• Experience developing or managing blended curricula, program portfolios or learning pathways. 

• Knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning and learning evaluation. 

Preferred qualifications 

• Degree or coursework in education, instructional design, human resource development, business or a related field. 

• Experience in professional services, public accounting, consulting or a complex matrixed organization. 

• Experience using AI-enabled tools, learning technologies or data to improve quality, efficiency or learner experience. 

• Experience with CPE, compliance-oriented learning or professional development programs. 

• Experience leading annual planning or curriculum governance processes. 

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.