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Manager, Tech Innovation Strategist at Coursera. . Location: India. Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with . 183 million registered learners as of June 30, 2025. . Coursera partners with . over 350 leading university and industry partners . to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations enable instructors to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning experiences to their learners. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.. . Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to education. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns.. . At Coursera, we are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. . . Coursera has a commitment to enabling flexibility and workspace choices for employees. Our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates. As an employee, we enable you to select your main way of working, whether it's from home, one of our offices or hubs, or a co-working space near you.. Job Overview. . We are looking for a high-impact . Experienced Manager. to lead a high performing team of Tech innovation strategists who are focused on solving Coursera’s most complex operational challenges using AI and automation. Tech Innovation Strategists are embedded across different operational and business domains to conceptualize, build, and scale transformative internal solutions.. . You will be part of a skunkworks-style unit that operates with high velocity, deep technical curiosity, and a bias toward results over process. You will be responsible for orchestrating project delivery, shaping the team’s strategy, and mentoring high-performing ICs who work across AI, automation, and systems design.. . This is not a traditional manager role—it blends . strategy, product thinking, technical depth, stakeholder management and execution oversight. to drive tangible outcomes that redefine how Coursera operates internally.. . Key Responsibilities. . Team Leadership & Delivery Oversight. . . Lead and mentor a team of 4–5 Tech Innovation Strategists working on high-stakes automation and AI initiatives.. . Review and guide project roadmaps, success metrics, and execution plans across multiple parallel initiatives.. . Operate like a force multiplier—ensure your team can execute at high velocity, while fostering psychological safety and creative risk-taking.. . . AI-Driven Innovation Strategy. . . Guide the team in applying AI technologies such as LLMs, RAG systems, LangChain, vector DBs, and multi-agent systems to internal business problems.. . Identify new whitespace opportunities within internal operations where technology can unlock disproportionate value.. . . Stakeholder Alignment & Impact. . . Act as the bridge between your team and business stakeholders across Enterprise, Services, Content Ops, Finance, Support, and more.. . Ensure project scoping, stakeholder buy-in, and successful deployment of initiatives from concept to production.. . Track business outcomes and drive adoption of internal tools and AI-led enhancements.. . . Systems Thinking & Platform Mindset. . . Spot patterns across teams and projects to build reusable frameworks or internal playbooks for scale.. . Contribute to defining how internal innovation and AI-driven ops evolve as a core capability within Coursera.. . . Entrepreneurial mindset. . . Ability to execute with a sense of urgency and high velocity. . Relentless pursuit to deliver results. . Navigating ambiguity and demonstrating adaptability.. . Possesses strategic foresight coupled with a strong inclination toward decisive action.. . Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal proficiencies.. . . Qualifications. . Must-Haves:. . . 8 –12 years of overall experience in product management, innovation consulting, internal systems strategy, or automation-focused roles.. . 2-5 years of people management experience, especially leading high-caliber ICs working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.. . Strong understanding of how to use AI to drive internal efficiencies (e.g., AI agents, automation flows, low-code platforms, API-driven systems).. . Are excited about AI and have experience or strong interest in building products using AI agents, RAG, vector databases, multi-agent systems, etc.. . Bring a builder’s and innovator’s mindset, can think out-of-the box and enjoy challenging the status quo.. . Are a strategic thinker and tactical executor—you zoom out to reshape how teams work, and zoom in to write great PRDs and track key metrics.. . Are a clear communicator who builds trust across teams and drives alignment in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.. . Proven ability to work across multiple business functions, drive alignment, and deliver measurable outcomes.. . Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to synthesize abstract problems into structured solutions.. . . Preferred:. . . MBA (preferred) or equivalent from a top tier university / college. . Previous Educational background in data science / ML. . Exposure to low-code/no-code platforms like Retool, Salesforce, ServiceNow.. . Technical background or familiarity with API design, systems architecture, and automation tooling.. . .  . . #LI-AK1. Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.. .  . . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at [email protected].. .  . . For California Candidates, please review our . CCPA Applicant Notice. here.. . For our Global Candidates, please review our . GDPR Recruitment Notice. here.. .  . . #LI-Remote