Educational Data Science Manager

Job Title

Manager, Learning Analytics (Hybrid)

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

Kaplan is seeking an experienced Learning Analytics Manager to lead data-driven AI-powered learning projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine deep data analytical, machine learning, and AI skills with knowledge of assessments and learning science to drive measurable impact on learner outcomes and product effectiveness.

The role will lead a team of research scientists and data analysts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop AI-enabled learning insights, evaluate course efficacy and effectiveness, develop outcome metrics, personalized learning models, and predictive learning solutions. The role will be part of Kaplan’s Learning Analytics and Psychometrics team, a global team consisting of talented professionals who enable proper assessment and learning functioning across all product lines and is responsible for learning and testing algorithms, within the Kaplan ecosystem.

The individual is a creative problem solver who utilizes analytical skills to uncover new and actionable insights which will drive student’s learning and outcomes. The position requires an experienced, highly motivated, self-driven individual, with strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills, able to multi-task independently with minimum supervision.

Primary / Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Psychometrics and Learning Analytics on the assessment and learning analytic projects.
• Develop and execute learning analytical initiatives which are aligned with organizational goals to improve learners’ experience and outcomes in online learning environments.
• Lead a team of research scientists and data analysts to deliver the projects end-to-end. Provide project management and team leadership.
• Perform the full range of learning analytics activities including, but not limited to, descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, data mining, causal inference, machine learning, network analysis, and analytic dashboards.
• Apply ML and AI models to identify learning gain, model learner’s behaviors, segmentation, at-risk prediction, develop learning metrics, recommend personalized learning paths, and improve learning product effectiveness.
• Extract, preprocess, manipulate, analyze & interpret complex data from various corporate data sources. Ensure the accuracy, integrity and ethical use of learner data.
• Develop advanced analytic algorithms and solutions, derive key observations, findings, insights, and formulate actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with psychometricians, data scientists, content developers, platform engineers, product and business owners, and other stakeholders to solve product and business problems.
• Prepare technical reports, whitepapers, and related documents. Present to key business partners and stakeholders.
• Mentor team members and provide guidance on project directions and technical challenges.
• Hybrid Schedule : 3 days remote / 2 days in office
• 30-day notification period preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Beyond Base Salary, Our Comprehensive Total Rewards Package Includes

Hybrid work model provides a flexible work / life balance

Voluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund (EPF)

Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members

Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment

Generous Paid Time Off includes National holidays(10), Earned leaves(15), sick leave(12), plus one (1) volunteer day to participate and give back to our local communities

Gratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data.

Location

Bangalore, KA, India

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Data Science & Analytics

Business Unit

00091 Kaplan Higher ED

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and / or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.