Lead SME– Mechanical Engineering

Larsen & Toubro

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Description:The Lead SME – Mechanical will head the Mechanical and allied engineering content vertical, with a primary focus on re-packaging existing courses to drive learner engagement and measurable learning outcomes. The role requires deep domain expertise, strong academic insight, and the ability to lead a team of SMEs and instructional designers. The candidate will also support presales efforts by providing academic and technical inputs during customer discussions and solution presentations.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (e.g., Mechatronics, Production, Automotive).
  • 12–18 years of experience across academia and/or industry, with demonstrated leadership in engineering education or training roles.
  • Proven ability to manage teams and collaborate with product, sales, and delivery functions in an EdTech setup.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Content Repackaging & Structuring: Redesign and modularize existing learning content to enhance clarity, learner experience, and application orientation.
  • Learner Engagement: Integrate real-world case studies, practice exercises, assessments, and interactive elements to improve course effectiveness.
  • Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of subject matter experts and instructional designers; review and approve academic content for quality and relevance.
  • Outcome Tracking: Align content with clearly defined learning outcomes and implement tracking mechanisms to monitor learner progress and impact.
  • Presales Support: Participate in technical discussions with clients, helping articulate academic value propositions and content fitment during presales pitches.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with content, media, sales, and delivery teams to ensure seamless program execution and quality assurance.

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