Curriculum Certification Program Manager
Thomson Reuters VenturesWe are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Curriculum (Customer Education) Certification Program Manager to lead the design, launch, and continuous improvement of our customer certification program. This role will own the certification function within the Customer Education organization, with responsibility for program strategy, credential and exam design, quality standards, and cross-functional execution.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience building certification or credentialing programs that validate product proficiency, enhance learner experience, and accelerate customer adoption and time-to-value. This person will also design curriculum and assessments for certification and non-certification learning experiences across both instructor-led training (ILT) and digital modalities.
About the Role
In the role of Curriculum (Customer Education) Certification Program Manager, you will:
Set certification program strategy and roadmap; build the operating model, systems, and processes needed to launch and scale.
Design and maintain credential frameworks, exam blueprints, and assessment strategies to measure job-relevant product proficiency.
Establish governance for exam quality, validity, and test security; define standards and maintenance cycles to protect program credibility.
Develop (or guide development of) certification-aligned learning paths, curriculum, and assessments across delivery modalities.
Partner with product, marketing, customer success, and support SMEs to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment to business priorities.
Define success metrics and reporting; use performance data and learner feedback to continuously improve the program and learner experience.
Ensure the program drives customer outcomes, including adoption, proficiency, and reduced time-to-value.
About You:
You are a fit for the role of Curriculum (Customer Education) Certification Program Manager if you have:
Past experience designing and launching certification, credentialing, or assessment programs (ideally in a SaaS or technology setting).
Hands-on experience with exam and assessment development (e.g., writing/review, scoring models) and supporting learning paths/curriculum.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and how to apply them across delivery modalities (instructor-led, virtual, and digital/self-paced).
Proven ability to partner with internal subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders to produce accurate, job-relevant content.
Strong analytical skills, including defining KPIs and reporting on learning/certification performance to drive improvements.
Excellent program management skills (planning, prioritization, stakeholder management) with the ability to drive execution across multiple workstreams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptability and comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building or scaling product certification programs for customers, partners, or external audiences.
Familiarity with credentialing, badging, LMS, assessment, or exam delivery platforms.
Knowledge of exam validity, item writing, test security, and credentialing best practices.
Experience using certification and learning data to influence program strategy and business outcomes.
Legal industry experience is a strong differentiator
What Success Looks Like
A high-quality certification program is launched and scaled successfully.
Certifications are recognized as credible, relevant, and valuable to customers.
Certification and training programs measurably improve product adoption, proficiency, and customer time-to-value.
Program metrics such as registrations, completions, engagement, and downstream usage demonstrate meaningful impact.
Strong cross-functional partnerships are established to support content quality, relevance, and continuous improvement.
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