Curriculum Manager

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

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.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $95,400 - $163,900

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.