Project Manager – Learning and Development
Can you cultivate winning relationships by building trust with business and technology partners? Can you learn voraciously, stretch your thinking, share your knowledge and educate others? Do you have the capability to inspire a positive work environment and help champion quality, innovation, teamwork and service to the business? Then, Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Project Manager – Learning and Development who will lead and oversee the end-to-end delivery of high complexity learning projects. You will partner with business leaders, Learning Solutions Architects, vendors, and the broader L&D team to design, develop, and implement innovative, multi-modal blended learning solutions that drive business priorities and support people strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of high complexity L&D projects and programs.
- Collaborate with business-specific Learning Solutions Architects, vendors, and stakeholders to define project objectives and requirements.
- Develop and implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies using key project management assets such as charters, project schedules, and risk management plans.
- Manage the project lifecycle from initiation to completion, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and timelines.
- Facilitate requirement gathering sessions, and translate business needs into actionable project plans.
- Oversee vendor engagement and onboarding processes for third-party learning partners.
- Support the development and delivery of various learning formats including virtual classrooms, eLearning, webinars, self-led pathways, and workshops.
- Adapt to changing priorities and work with ambiguity while maintaining a strong agile mindset.
- Provide regular project updates, and generate detailed project artifacts to track progress and performance.
- Address and resolve project challenges by leveraging your strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Mentor and hold team members accountable to achieve project deliverables and ensure successful outcomes.
Desired Skill-Set:
- 7 years of project management experience, preferably in a learning or adult training environment
- Demonstrated expertise in managing projects in Agile (SAFe SCRUM) and/or hybrid Agile/Waterfall frameworks
- PMP certification, along with SCRUM and Agile certifications.
- 7 years of proficiency with MS Project
- In-depth experience in learning and development projects, with a strong understanding of adult learning principles
- Proven ability to manage large projects and delegate responsibilities effectively
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Strong client focus, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently
- Experience facilitating team meetings in virtual environments using collaboration tools like Adobe Connect, MS Teams, and SharePoint
Nice to Have:
- Experience managing corporate training or L&D projects in a banking environment
- Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA
- A demonstrated ability to pivot and adapt to changing priorities
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