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Seeking a Director of Development & Security Curriculum to lead and strategize Pluralsight’s software development and cybersecurity learning experiences, ensuring high-quality content creation and customer engagement.

Responsibilities: Co-create curriculum roadmaps, pilot innovative content styles, collaborate on content implementation, and represent Development & Security in customer engagements.

Skills: Expertise in software development or cybersecurity, along with a working knowledge of the other; strong communication and leadership skills; experience in technical education and instructional design.

Qualifications: Proven track record in technical education, leadership of distributed teams, and familiarity with product management practices.

Location: Remote - USA

Compensation: $162900 - $177800 / Annually

Job Description:

The Director - Development, Security and Product & Business Curriculum sets the strategy for Pluralsight’s software development, cybersecurity and product & business learning experiences across all learning modalities on the platform. You combine deep subject matter strength in either professional software development or cybersecurity with a solid working knowledge of the other domain and a passion to keep learning until both are second nature. Partnering closely with Content Strategy, Curriculum, and Author teams, you ensure our learners and authors enjoy a cohesive, high-quality journey from “first course” to “expert path.” You are also the face and voice of our Development & Security portfolio, able to articulate its value to customers, prospects, and internal stakeholders alike!

Who you’re committed to being:

• A domain expert with significant, up-to-date mastery in one of the following with a working-level proficiency in the other - plus a genuine drive to close any remaining gap: Modern software development languages, frameworks, and practices (e.g., Agile; modern languages; architecture) OR Cybersecurity (e.g., security analysis; red team operations; governance, risk and compliance).
• Someone with a strong working knowledge of product management practices and soft skills (e.g. Agile, Scrum, leadership skills)
• A content creator who is driven by creating world-class, professional-level content. What you value in content creation mirrors our content values: We value quality over quantity, impact and engagement over speed of production, the learner's time, and the learner's attention. We embrace technology, and we value innovation and creativity over tradition and convention.
• A savvy market analyst with the ability to quickly recognize and grasp new or unfamiliar technologies
• An empathic leader who leverages data, experience, and sound judgment to solve complex problems and rally support for solutions
• A strong communicator, whose skills extend to both written and verbal communications, with a knack for diplomacy
• A leader AND team player with the ability to work effectively with distributed teams

What you’ll do:

• Curriculum leadership for Development, Security and Product & Business content: Co-create the topical roadmap with the VP, Content Strategy & Curriculum. Design the course-level roadmap (all supported content types).
• Pilot new, progressive content styles that drive repeat learner engagement.
• Collaboration with other teams to develop tooling and workflows for the implementation of curriculum plans and content acquisition across all stages of the content creation pipeline
• Customer-facing evangelism: represent these topical areas in sales calls, webinars, conferences, and executive briefings.
• Team leadership: manage curriculum managers; balance workloads; foster professional growth.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Technical subject matter expertise in software development or cybersecurity, with credible working knowledge of the other.
• Working knowledge of product management practices

Requirements:

• A proven track record in technical education with deep understanding of instructional design techniques and approaches
• Strong, demonstrated leadership with the ability to rally a team of content professionals to do their very best work
• Experience building and directing geographically distributed teams comprised of differing roles and skill sets
• This is a remote role; however, applicants located within 45 miles of our Draper, UT, or Westlake/Dallas, TX offices should expect to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This approach enables more effective collaboration, quicker decision-making, and a stronger culture, while still providing flexibility.

Why you’ll love working here:

• We’re a blended workplace, where team members work remotely or in a hybrid setup depending on their role and location
• We’re mission driven and guided by our culture pillars
• We have a strong commitment to diversity and belonging
• We cultivate a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration
• We’re lifelong learners and champion team member growth and advancement
• We’ve got you covered - team member benefits include competitive compensation packages, medical coverage, unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays, wellness reimbursements, Pluralsight subscription, professional development funds and more.

About us:

Pluralsight provides the only learning platform dedicated to accelerating the technology skills and capabilities of today’s tech workforce. Thousands of companies, government organizations and individuals around the world rely on Pluralsight to support critical technology skill development in areas that are crucial to innovation including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and machine learning. Pluralsight provides highly curated content developed by vetted technology experts, industry leading skill assessments, and hands on, immersive learning experiences designed to help individuals skill-up faster.

Physical Requirements:

This role is primarily performed in an office or home office setting and involves standard computer-based work.

EEOC Statement & Accommodations Statement:

Bring yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with EEOC guidelines and local laws.

If you need an accommodation to apply, interview, or perform essential job functions, please visit the bottom of our website to learn how to request an accommodation. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our DEIB Report.

Pay Transparency:

The US base salary range for this role is $162,900 - $177,800 USD. Actual compensation will depend on location, skills, experience, and other factors. Additional benefits and bonuses may apply.

Applications must be submitted within 90 days after the initial posting date to be considered.

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