Content Manager

Location: Bengaluru

upGrad Private Limited
- About Us –
upGrad is an online education platform building the careers of tomorrow by offering the most industry-relevant programs in an immersive learning experience. Our mission is to create a new digital-first learning experience to deliver tangible career impact to individuals rad currently offers programs in Data Science, Machine Learning, Product Management, Digital Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, etc. upGrad is looking for people passionate about management and education to help design learning programs for working professionals to stay sharp and stay relevant and help build the careers of tomorrow.

Designation –  Manager - Content (Finance Courses) - Higher Education India
Work Location –  Bangalore
Work Mode –  In-Office

Role Overview -  We are looking for a  Content Manager (Finance Courses)  to lead the design and development of high-quality online Finance programs for working professionals. This role sits at the intersection of curriculum design, instructional quality, and stakeholder management, and plays a critical role in shaping learner outcomes across finance domains.

Key Responsibilities
- Program & Curriculum Development
- Lead end-to-end content development for online Finance programs across domains such as:
Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Valuation
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Fin Tech, Digital Finance, Capital Markets
Risk Management, Treasury, Financial Strategy
Translate industry requirements and learner personas into structured, outcome-oriented curricula.
Define course learning outcomes, session plans, assignments, and assessments aligned to real-world finance roles.

Instructional Design & Quality
- Ensure high standards of instructional design across videos, live sessions, readings, simulations, and projects.
Review and refine content for conceptual accuracy, industry relevance, and learner clarity.
Design learner assessments and engagement strategies in collaboration with Program Managers.

Faculty & SME Management
- Work closely with academic faculty and industry SMEs to:
Define faculty briefs and session objectives
Review content outlines, recordings, and deliverables
Build and manage a strong network of Finance faculty and industry practitioners.

Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with Program Managers, Delivery, Sales Enablement, and Marketing teams to:
Meet content production timelines
Support learner queries and academic escalations
Enable program launches and updates
Coordinate with video, design, and production teams for seamless content execution.

Team & Process Ownership
- Contribute to defining scalable content development processes and quality benchmarks. Mentor junior content managers, research associates, and external contributors where applicable

Skills & Attributes
- Must-Have
- Strong foundational understanding of Finance concepts (Corporate Finance, Accounting, Markets, Valuation).
Experience working on education content, curriculum design, or learning programs (EdTech, Higher Ed, L&D).
Ability to break down complex finance concepts into simple, learner-friendly formats.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Good-to-Have
- Prior experience in online/blended learning programs.
Exposure to professional certifications (CA, CFA, FRM) or executive education.
Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning frameworks.
Comfort working with SMEs, faculty, and senior industry leaders.

Why Join Us?
Opportunity to shape the future of online higher education in India
Work with top academic institutions and strategic thinkers
Fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of autonomy
Be part of a purpose-driven company that values innovation, execution, and scale