Learning & Development Project Manager
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Learning & Development Project Manager to lead medium- to high-complexity Learning & Development projects. The position involves overseeing project planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and delivery within a dynamic financial services environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful training initiatives while working with a collaborative team.
Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of overall portfolio and program movements across business lines, aligning projects with long-term strategic priorities
- Drive the end-to-end management of L&D projects, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and delivery
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of diverse learning solutions such as instructor-led training, eLearning, webinars, and self-directed pathways
- Support vendor selection, onboarding, and management when third-party solutions are involved
- Establish and maintain effective stakeholder engagement strategies, ensuring clear communication and collaboration
- Maintain regular reporting on project progress to internal teams and business leaders at various levels
- Collaborate with L&D Centers of Excellence and business partners to develop delivery strategies, change management plans, and communication efforts
- Enforce governance controls, actively manage risks and issues, and implement recommendations based on retrospective reviews
- Stay current with emerging trends in project management, including Agile and hybrid methodologies
- Share expertise within the project management community to foster continuous professional growth
Desired Skill-Set
- 5-7 years of project management experience, particularly in learning and development environments
- Proven success managing medium to high-complexity projects in the financial, banking, or insurance sectors
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, including MS Project and MS Office Suite
- Experience designing and delivering L&D programs, leveraging adult learning principles and various instructional methods
- Agile and Scrum certification preferred
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and adapt quickly to changing business needs
- Demonstrated stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in the banking or financial industry or insurance companies
- Program management experience in learning and development
- Familiarity with LMS and LXP platforms, as well as eLearning development tools such as Articulate Storyline or similar standards (SCORM, xAPI, HTML5)
- Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party solutions
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.