IT Project Manager - LMS Implementation (Workday,SumTotal,Cornerstone)

BeachHead Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead Inc. in Toronto is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead enterprise LMS implementations (Workday, SumTotal, Cornerstone) for a major financial client.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery, from planning and vendor coordination to testing, data migration, change management, and go-live readiness. Strong stakeholder management and proven multi-project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience within large-scale enterprise system or technology implementations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams with complex dependencies.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and implementation partners.
• Strong stakeholder management, including governance and steering committees.
• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of LMS ecosystems and related digital learning tech.
• Experience with HRIS or talent platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans with schedules, milestones, and critical paths.
• Monitor progress and report risks, issues, dependencies, and progress to stakeholders.
• Manage scope, budget, resources, and timelines to align with objectives.
• Lead end-to-end LMS implementation including configuration, deployment, and data migration.
• Oversee testing, defect resolution, and system validation for production readiness.
• Coordinate integration, UAT, and transition activities for go-live.
• Build relationships with business, technology, learning, and compliance stakeholders.
• Manage multiple implementation partners and vendors, ensuring collaboration.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and steering materials for executives.
• Support change management and business readiness initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

LMS implementations

Workday SumTotal Cornerstone

PMP

Agile

SAFe

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to lead transformational projects?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for an ITProject Manager - LMS Implementation (Workday,SumTotal,Cornerstone). This position involves overseeing large-scale enterprise technology implementations and transformation initiatives within a dynamic, collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will bring extensive project management expertise, particularly in enterprise LMS deployments, and possess strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.

Pay rate range (CAD): $69.20/hr – $92.61/hr

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, and critical paths
• Monitor project progress and report on risks, issues, dependencies, and progress to stakeholders
• Manage project scope, budget, resources, and timelines to ensure delivery aligns with objectives
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of a Learning Management System (LMS), including configuration, deployment, and data migration activities
• Oversee testing, defect resolution, and system validation to ensure readiness for production
• Coordinate integration, user acceptance testing, and transition activities for a seamless go-live
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business, technology, learning, and compliance stakeholders
• Manage multiple implementation partners and vendors, ensuring collaboration and accountability
• Prepare and present progress reports, dashboards, and steering committee materials for executive review
• Support change management and business readiness initiatives to facilitate smooth adoption of new systems
• Partner with technical teams to ensure successful system integration and data migration

Desired Skill-Set

• 7+ years of project management experience within large-scale enterprise system or technology implementations
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams with complex dependencies
• Experience managing third-party vendors and implementation partners
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with executive governance and steering committees
• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and related digital learning ecosystems
• Experience in HRIS, Talent platforms, or related technologies
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Nice to Have

• PMP, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or similar project delivery certifications
• Experience leading LMS implementation, upgrade, data migration, and modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with deploying Workday Learning, SumTotal, Cornerstone, SuccessFactors, Degreed, EdCast, Sana, or similar platforms
• Experience supporting bilingual or multilingual implementations
• Knowledge of learning analytics and reporting
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments

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.