Manager Test Development

Responsibilities

• Manage the activities of test developers to maximize work effort, ensure accuracy, and deliver products on time.
• Coordinate with resource and project management teams to develop production schedules and workflows.
• Oversee the hiring process and conduct performance management for team members.
• Ensure processes and tools are in place to produce high-quality assessments that satisfy business needs.
• Leverage strategies to increase item output and mitigate security risks.
• Serve as a liaison between Business Units and the Test Development Team.
• Maintain the ability to perform all technical duties of the Test Development Team, including test creation and system management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree in Education or English preferred).
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in editing and/or test development.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Deep knowledge of editing and proofreading.
• Ability to understand and interpret item statistics.
• Understanding of basic HTML coding.
• Familiarity with testing platforms (creation, delivery, staging) and backend processes.
• Ability to communicate complex project workflows and simplify processes for others.

Benefits

• Flexible and generous paid time off.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) employer matching program.
• Parental leave and wellness resources.
• Tuition reimbursement and charitable matching programs.
• On-site workout facilities at select locations.

About the Company

Ascend Learning is a leading healthcare and learning technology company that provides outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. Our products serve students, educators, and professionals in fields ranging from medicine and nursing to finance and skilled trades. We pride ourselves on a people-first culture that fosters belonging, innovation, and collaboration.