DEPUTY MANAGER / ASSISTANT MANAGER – FOUNDATIONAL STAGE Job responsibilities: Work with Senior Manager – Foundational Stage in managing the publishing plan for the department Manage the products and publishing portfolio for the Foundational Stage Responsible for product strategy for Foundational Stage in response to market needs Work with Senior Manager – Foundational Stage and effectively deliver the best quality print and/or digital product(s)within agreed timeline Design and deliver great user experiences: manage, monitor and improve the user experience for digital content andproduct(s). Collaborate and work with DGM – Assessments and Curriculum Support, AGM – School Support, and Senior Manager –Foundational Stage to support the schools with required training, additional support material, and assessments forFoundational Stage. Plan, develop, prioritise, implement, and oversee the processes ensuring that products / solutions are published /released within set deadlines, as per scope, according to budget and are of the highest qualityKey Performance Indicators: Publishing work delivered within agreed timelines More than 90% of subject-based trainings conducted as per plan More than 90% participants report highest rating in the feedback form Errors in less than 5% of pages of a book, with zero major conceptual or factual errorRequirements: Desirable to have a master’s degree in any academic subject. Mix of language proficiency (verbal and written), deep pedagogical understanding, subject specialisation and businessacumen. 3+ years of work experience; of which at least 18 months of relevant experience. Desirable to have experience in Instructional Design. Ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders such as school principals, authors, illustrators,trainers, teachers, and other solution providers. Organised and process driven, and ability to work across timelines and cross-functional teams. Team / Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills to lead, inspire collaboration and empower team. Have strong project management skills.