director of optimization

Coursera

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 About Coursera
 
 
 
 Coursera was founded in 2012 by Stanford professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller to make world-class learning accessible to everyone, everywhere. Today, over 190 million learners and 375+ university and industry partners use our platform to gain skills in fields like AI, data science, technology, and business. As a Delaware public benefit corporation and Certified B Corp, we&rsquo;re driven by the belief that learning can transform lives through learning.
 
 
 
 Why Join Us
 
 
 
 At Coursera, we&rsquo;re looking for inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners ready to shape the future of education. You&rsquo;ll help build global programs and tools that power online learning for millions turning bold ideas into real impact. People who thrive here are customer-first builders who move fast, simplify ruthlessly, and iterate relentlessly on the metrics that matter.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re a globally distributed team and let you choose the best way you work, whether it's from home, a Coursera hub, or a co-working space near you. Our virtual hiring and onboarding make it easy to join us and start making an impact from anywhere. If you&rsquo;re ready to make a global impact, scale unique products exclusive to Coursera, and expand your career horizons, apply below.
 
 
 
 Job Overview:
 
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Content Optimization &amp; Design who will stand up and lead the India-based Content Optimization, Design Studio, Learning Analytics, and Quality functions to accelerate our Content production and optimization engine. This role will be responsible for massively scaling content throughput, reducing unit costs, accelerating time-to-launch, and safeguarding quality at scale. You will operationalize a hybrid resourcing model (in-house, vendors, surge contractors, AI tooling) to deliver &gt;50% of planned launches while improving learner engagement and completion outcomes.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in content design and optimization, with the ability to drive efficiencies, ensure adherence to quality standards, and foster strategic partnerships.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Build and lead an India organization across Content Optimization &amp; Design (Instructional Designers, Solutions Engineer etc. ), Learning Analytics and Quality. Own end-to-end production and optimization throughput targets for short/long courses and specializations; deploy 24/5 workflows and tight vendor alignment to pull revenue forward.
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 Stand up and run a mission-critical QA system that safeguards quality and velocity across all launch types. Drive catalog-scale optimizations targeting monthly throughput at scale; prioritize work via ticketing and initiatives in partnership with global stakeholders.
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 Reduce unit costs and cycle times via process engineering, vendor strategy, playbooks, automation, and AI-assisted tooling. Lead learning analytics with LXDs to run experiments, codify best practices, and inform roadmap decisions.
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 Oversee systems and business process infrastructure in tools such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Airtable; ensure data integrity and operational reporting. Partner closely with Vendor Management, Learning/Production, and Content &amp; Credentials leadership to maintain strategic alignment and regional relationship health.
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 Manage capacity planning, headcount, budgets, and OKRs; ensure engagement, development, and retention of India-based teams. Establish clear SLAs, SOPs, and governance for intake, triage, QA, launches, optimizations, and incident response.
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 Track market trends and conduct benchmarking to identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings.
 
 
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 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 15+ years in content production, instructional design operations, or scaled program delivery; 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams. Proven track record scaling high-volume content operations with vendors and contractors; strong vendor management and negotiation.
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 Builder mindset with expertise in learning design/production pipelines, QA systems, and catalog optimization at scale. Data-driven operator with experimentation mindset; comfortable with analytics and A/B testing frameworks.
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 Strong process design and change management skills; ability to implement SOPs, SLAs, and continuous improvement and experience building or administering operational systems (e.g., Salesforce, ServiceNow, Airtable) and workflow automation.
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 Familiarity with labs/tech-enabled learning and the boundary between ID and engineering; fluency in collaborating with solutions engineers.
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 Excellent stakeholder management across product, content, analytics, engineering, and regional partner teams.
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 Comfortable leading in a hybrid, fast-paced environment with global time zones
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 MBA or advanced degree preferredExperience in edtech or large-scale marketplace/content ecosystems.Background in AI-enabled content workflows and post-production automation.Prior leadership of India-based delivery teams serving global stakeholders.
 
 
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 If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera:
 
 
 
 
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 Strategic Leadership and Management
 
 
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 Coursera is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request at accommodations@coursera.org. Learn more in our CCPA Applicant Notice and GDPR Recruitment Notice.
 
 
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Director, Content Optimization & Design

23Dept

A leading operations firm in Dubai seeks an Operations Director to oversee daily operations and enhance efficiency. You will develop and implement strategies, lead and mentor the operations team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, with significant experience in an operations leadership role and strong analytical skills.

Senior Director of Operations & Process Optimization

Emirates Development Bank

A financial institution in Dubai is looking for a Director of IT Architecture to lead the design and maintenance of enterprise IT architecture. Responsibilities include aligning IT strategies with business goals, ensuring risk visibility, and managing complex technology landscapes. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT architecture and proven leadership skills. This is a full-time position, offering competitive remuneration.

Director of Enterprise IT Architecture & Optimization

Emirates Development Bank (EDB)

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 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 Design and maintain the Bank&rsquo;s enterprise IT architecture, identifying pain points and transition states across systems and applications, and providing vision, risk-aware guidance, and problem solving to IT. Contribute to strategies and policies that align technology architecture with organizational goals, in coordination with the Head of IT and domain leads.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 Leadership Responsibilities:
 
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 Lead the strategic, operational, and technical decision processes to keep IT services aligned to priorities and risk appetite; ensure risk visibility, escalation, and management.
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 Serve as the single IT contact for enterprise IT policy governance; engage C-level leadership (with Head of IT) to promote effective technology adoption.
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 Partner with Director - Applications and Manager - Infrastructure to support the Head of IT in transforming the function.
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 Strategic Responsibilities:
 
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 Deliver a holistic IT architecture that enables and is enabled by business and IT strategies.
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 Maintain an open architectural framework across domains (network, infrastructure, applications/solutions, data, security) for near- and long-term horizons.
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 Assess domain needs on projects/systems; recommend solutions aligned to architectural principles for unified, cost-efficient, low-complexity, stable platforms.
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 Develop implementation plans for architecture based on strategy and business requirements; recommend process changes to improve architectural practice.
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 Work with applications, solutions, network, and security teams to enable common services, business rules, and information storage/flow.
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 Lead domain design of stable, extensible architectures (e.g., server topology, placement, client systems) with cross-business teams; influence project decisions to align with standards.
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 Map architectural solutions to business objectives; enforce infrastructure-architecture governance and refinements; identify necessary modifications to meet project needs while avoiding unnecessary cost/complexity.
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 Contribute to enterprise architecture governance based on business/IT strategies; promote architecture processes and outcomes to stakeholders.
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 Plan for scalability/availability based on validated business growth and availability needs.
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 Operational Responsibilities:
 
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 Manage key projects that establish a new operating model aligned to the redesigned business model; close audit points that expose the Bank to risk.
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 Oversee the complex &ldquo;run the Bank&rdquo; and &ldquo;grow the Bank&rdquo; technology landscape (with direct reports) and collaborate with Director&ndash;Applications and Manager&ndash;Infrastructure to achieve IT KPIs.
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 Monitor KPIs/KRIs; escalate trigger/limit breaches; conduct gap analyses on new guidance and lead adoption.
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 Work with support/control functions to apply consistent risk-governance approaches; maintain strong relationships with Risk Management.
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 Ensure architecture design and evaluation are documented; maintain a tactical implementation plan for the domain.
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 Execute communication and education plans for architecture; develop partnerships with IT partners, operations, and vendors; act as a sounding board/consultant to team leaders.
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 Mentor programmers and software specialists to ensure designs adhere to architectural principles.
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Director, IT Architecture & Optimization

Alvarez & Marsal

<div>Description
Director &ndash; Infrastructure Asset Optimisation
About Alvarez &amp; Marsal
Alvarez &amp; Marsal (A&amp;M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work&mdash;guided by A&amp;M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity&mdash;are why our people love working at A&amp;M.
The Team
The Infrastructure and Capital Projects (Infra) team focuses on improving return on investment capital and reducing the risks specific to capital projects. The Infra team is built on deep industry sector expertise with a demonstrably differentiated ability to address the most complex business problems and by supporting our owner/operator/contractor clients with the expertise of our deep project, Alvarez &amp; Marsal's ultimate goal is to reduce the level of uncertainty associated with the development and operational costs of your projects, contributing to greater shareholder value drawn from procurement through execution and asset management through different solutions.
How you will contribute
A&amp;M continues to expand in EMEA, and we are looking to recruit a Director to be based in our Dubai office. Working with some of the industry's brightest and most experienced colleagues, you will:<ul><li>
Lead the execution of project workstreams, demonstrating expertise and identifying opportunities for process improvement within the assigned tasks.</li><li>
Conduct meetings and presentations with clients, as well as internal managerial and executive stakeholders, showcasing proficiency and confidence in discussing project matters.</li><li>
Collaborate with teams and clients, engaging in negotiations and fostering effective partnerships between leadership.</li><li>
Develop and nurture client relationships, seeking to understand their needs and contributing to their satisfaction.</li><li>
Participate in industry events and associations to broaden professional connections and identify potential growth avenues.</li><li>
Contribute to the identification and pursuit of new business prospects, aligned with the strategic goals of Infra and other Business Units.</li><li>
Drive project analyses, propose actionable plans, and exhibit strong decision-making capabilities.</li><li>
Demonstrate leadership qualities while effectively guiding project delivery.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor's or master&rsquo;s degree in business administration, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>
Proven experience in project management and business development, ideally within consulting or related industries.</li><li>
8+ years experience within the chemical and petrochemical sectors in the Middle East region</li><li>
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of articulating ideas to diverse audiences.</li><li>
Willingness to travel as required.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and develop solutions, emphasizing creativity and critical thinking.</li><li>
Self-starter with strong business acumen and a results-driven approach.</li><li>
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.</li><li>
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with senior management, clients, and colleagues.</li><li>
Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition and risk appetite.</li><li>
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>
Developing client management skills and aptitude for business development and negotiation.</li><li>
Thrives in a high-energy, fast-paced, and dynamic culture.</li></ul>
Your journey at A&amp;M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person&rsquo;s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&amp;M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.</div>

Director - Infrastructure Asset Optimisation

<div></div><div><div><div>Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
Date Posted: Nov 10, 2025</div><div><div> 
</div></div></div><div>Description
Director &ndash; Infrastructure Asset Optimisation
About Alvarez &amp; Marsal
Alvarez &amp; Marsal (A&amp;M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work&mdash;guided by A&amp;M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity&mdash;are why our people love working at A&amp;M.
The Team
The Infrastructure and Capital Projects (Infra) team focuses on improving return on investment capital and reducing the risks specific to capital projects. The Infra team is built on deep industry sector expertise with a demonstrably differentiated ability to address the most complex business problems and by supporting our owner/operator/contractor clients with the expertise of our deep project, Alvarez &amp; Marsal's ultimate goal is to reduce the level of uncertainty associated with the development and operational costs of your projects, contributing to greater shareholder value drawn from procurement through execution and asset management through different solutions.
How you will contribute
A&amp;M continues to expand in EMEA, and we are looking to recruit a Director to be based in our Dubai office. Working with some of the industry's brightest and most experienced colleagues, you will:<ul><li>
Lead the execution of project workstreams, demonstrating expertise and identifying opportunities for process improvement within the assigned tasks.</li><li>
Conduct meetings and presentations with clients, as well as internal managerial and executive stakeholders, showcasing proficiency and confidence in discussing project matters.</li><li>
Collaborate with teams and clients, engaging in negotiations and fostering effective partnerships between leadership.</li><li>
Develop and nurture client relationships, seeking to understand their needs and contributing to their satisfaction.</li><li>
Participate in industry events and associations to broaden professional connections and identify potential growth avenues.</li><li>
Contribute to the identification and pursuit of new business prospects, aligned with the strategic goals of Infra and other Business Units.</li><li>
Drive project analyses, propose actionable plans, and exhibit strong decision-making capabilities.</li><li>
Demonstrate leadership qualities while effectively guiding project delivery.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor's or master&rsquo;s degree in business administration, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>
Proven experience in project management and business development, ideally within consulting or related industries.</li><li>
8+ years experience within the chemical and petrochemical sectors in the Middle East region</li><li>
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of articulating ideas to diverse audiences.</li><li>
Willingness to travel as required.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and develop solutions, emphasizing creativity and critical thinking.</li><li>
Self-starter with strong business acumen and a results-driven approach.</li><li>
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.</li><li>
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with senior management, clients, and colleagues.</li><li>
Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition and risk appetite.</li><li>
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>
Developing client management skills and aptitude for business development and negotiation.</li><li>
Thrives in a high-energy, fast-paced, and dynamic culture.</li></ul>
Your journey at A&amp;M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person&rsquo;s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&amp;M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Inclusive Diversity</h2>
A&amp;M&rsquo;s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work&mdash;guided by A&amp;M&rsquo;s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity&mdash;are the main reasons our people love working at A&amp;M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&amp;M way.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Equal Opportunity Employer</h2>
It is Alvarez &amp; Marsal&rsquo;s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. .
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters</h2>
Please note that as per A&amp;M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&amp;M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.</div></div>

Gizli

<div>
 
 QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION
 
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for a visionary
 
 Technology Director
 
 who will contribute to the digital sustainability of large-scale projects and implement cutting-edge technology solutions. The director will shape the company&rsquo;s technology vision, establish scalable architectures through AI, IoT, and digital transformation solutions, and lead sustainable growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Develop and implement the company&rsquo;s long-term technology strategy,
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 Lead projects in SAP ERP, IoT, OT/IT integration, AI/ML, and computer vision,
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 Build secure, scalable, and high-performance architectures,
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 Manage backend, frontend, MLOps, and DevOps processes,
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 Build, scale, and manage technical teams with high efficiency,
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 Implement cybersecurity, data management, and performance optimization strategies,
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 Collaborate with product teams, business development, and investors to drive technological goals.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s/Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related fields,
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 15+ years of experience in software development / AI-ML engineering, and 3+ years in a leadership role as CTO, VP of Engineering, or equivalent,
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 Comprehensive knowledge of SAP ERP, IoT, industrial automation, and OT systems,
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 Expertise in modern software technologies such as Python, C#, and React,
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 Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow,
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 Experience in developing cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP,
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 Strong technical knowledge in microservices architecture, REST/GraphQL APIs, and SQL/NoSQL databases,
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 Experience in cybersecurity, data security, performance optimization, and system integration.
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