Learning and Development Manager

TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for \"Learning and development Project Manager\"

Job Description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

• Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities – see job description
• How much time is being spent in meetings – 50%
• Who are they interacting with (internal/external) – Internal and external
• Will the contractor have access to any customer data? NO

MUST-HAVE Hard Skills:

7+ years of project management experience in

• Large-scale enterprise system/technology implementations or upgrades involving configuration, data migration, testing, and deployment
• Working within Learning & Development, Human Resources, Talent, Workforce Enablement, or related functions
• Managing third-party implementation partners
• Managing multiple workstreams with complex dependencies
• Navigating complex stakeholder environments with executive governance and a Steering Committee
• BONUS: Experience leading LMS implementation, upgrade, data migration, and modernization initiatives
• BONUS: Experience with deploying Workday Learning, SumTotal, Cornerstone, SuccessFactors, Degreed, EdCast, Sana, or similar learning platforms
• Experience with HRIS or Talent platforms
• Experience supporting bilingual or multilingual implementations
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments

NICE-TO-HAVE

1.) Learning analytics and reporting

Knowledge & Skills

Project Delivery: Ability to manage transformational projects with disciplined execution in:

• Project planning and execution
• Risk, issue, and dependency management
• Budget and financial management
• Schedule management
• Vendor management
• Governance and reporting

Learning Technology

• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Learning technology ecosystems
• Digital learning delivery models
• Learning operations and administration
• Learning reporting and analytics

Leadership

• Ability to tailor communications to different stakeholders at different levels, esp. the executives
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build relationships effectively, leveraging sound communication, negotiation, consensus-building, and influencing skills
• Change leadership
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Highly adaptable and flexible with ability to take initiative in a dynamic work environment
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and project management software
• Competency in team meeting facilitation in virtual and hybrid environments leveraging collaboration tools such as MS Teams

JOB DETAILS

The Sr. Project Manager, Learning Technology will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a new enterprise Learning Management System (LMS) in a large financial institution. This is a multi-year transformational initiative.

Summary of Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and critical paths
• Monitor and report progress, risks, issues, dependencies, assumptions, and decisions
• Manage project scope, budget, and resource requirements
• Ensure adherence to enterprise project governance standards

LMS Implementation

• Lead the implementation of a Learning Management System (LMS), including configuration, deployment, and transition activities, ensuring business requirements are translated into actionable project deliverables
• Coordinate data migration planning and validation activities
• Support testing strategy, execution, defect management, and readiness assessments
• Oversee system integration, user acceptance, and production readine