Coupa Software

Director, Curriculum Development

Coupa Software

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Florida • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Architect Modular Learning Strategy: Lead the shift toward building a library of modular, reusable learning objects that power everything from deep-dive certifications to just-in-time in-app guidance.
  • Scale with AI & Automation: Embed AI fluency into the team’s DNA, leveraging generative AI and LLMs to accelerate content drafting, multimedia production, and global localization efforts.
  • Execute Agile Content Sprints: Transition the curriculum team to an Agile framework (Scrum/Kanban), synchronizing content releases with Coupa’s rapid product innovation cycles.
  • Strategic People Leadership: Direct and mentor a high-performing team of instructional designers and content developers, fostering a culture of technical curiosity, design excellence, and business accountability.
  • Govern the Ecosystem: Establish a robust content governance and project management framework (using tools like Jira or Asana) to manage localization, version control, and cross-functional SME collaboration.

Requirements

  • SaaS Leadership Excellence: 10+ years in Enablement or Instructional Design, with 5+ years leading customer-facing education teams in a high-growth SaaS environment.
  • Modern Methodology Mastery: Expert-level understanding of modular content architecture, microlearning, and the application of Agile/Scrum methodologies to creative and non-engineering teams.
  • AI & Technical Fluency: Proven experience integrating AI tools into content workflows and a deep mastery of modern learning tech stacks, including LMS/LXP platforms and Digital Adoption Platforms (DAPs) like WalkMe or Pendo.
  • Project Management & Change Leadership: Exceptional PM rigor with the ability to lead a team through the cultural shift from long-form course development to rapid, iterative, and data-informed content releases.
  • Influential Collaboration: A proven ability to partner with Sales Enablement, Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to translate complex technical roadmaps into high-impact, global learning journeys.
Benefits
  • Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.
  • Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.
  • Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
modular content architecturemicrolearningAgile methodologyScrumKanbanAI integrationLMSLXPDigital Adoption Platformscontent governance
Soft Skills
strategic leadershipmentoringtechnical curiositydesign excellencebusiness accountabilityproject managementcollaborationinfluential communicationcultural shift leadershipdata-informed decision making