L&D Project Manager

ProViso Staffing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Toronto is seeking an experienced Project Manager specializing in Learning & Development. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of project management experience, ideally in the financial industry. This role focuses on leading complex L&D projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving learning solutions across various formats. Competitive compensation of 65.00 CAD per hour is offered for this 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of project management experience, preferably in a learning or adult training environment.
• Proven track record of delivering results and commitment to operational and service excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of medium-to-high complexity L&D projects.
• Drive L&D processes to implement learning solutions.
• Build relationships and maintain regular communications with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management experience

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Medium to Large projects

Agile experience

Education

University Degree

PMP or Agile certifications

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Candidate profile details:

• Degree/Certifications Required: University Degree, PMP or Agile certs is a nice to have
• Years of experience: 7 years
• Reason for request/why opened: Backfill
• Interaction with Stakeholders: High amount
• Project Scope: L and D project
• Team Size: 20 people

Selling Points of Position:

• Long term role, great role within L and D

Best Vs Average Candidate:

• Strong communication/ Stakeholder management
• Manage cross function teams
• Medium to Large projects
• Ideal candidate is someone who was a PM in L&D within Banking sector.
• 1x will be a strong agile/hybrid role
• 1 x will support retail projects – less weight on the agile experience, but will still need to have agile experience
• How will performance be measured: Deliverables

Summary Of Day To Day Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of overall portfolio/program movement with individual lines of business and rationalize how the assigned projects fit with business priorities in the long term
• Drive L&D processes to implement learning solutions in various formats including but not limited to in-person or virtual Instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning, webinars, self-directed learner pathways, and workshops
• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of medium-to-high complexity L&D projects, leveraging key project management tools to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Support the vendor selection, engagement and onboarding process when third-party learning solutions are within scope
• Develop and implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies
• Build relationships and maintain regular communications with internal and external stakeholders
• Report on project progress with project teams and business stakeholders at different levels
• In partnership with L&D CoEs and business partners, support the development of a delivery strategy, change & launch communications plan, and maintenance plan
• Ensure tight governance control and actively manage/resolve risks and issues
• Conduct project retrospectives and act on lessons learned for continuous improvement
• Stay current with emerging trends in project management inclusive of Agile and hybrid project practices and principles
• Be an active member of the broader project management community by sharing subject matter expertise and learning to advance professional growth

Must Have:

• Project Management experience
• MS Project/ MS office
• Managing medium to high complexity projects
• Agile experience/SCRUM

Nnce To Have:

• Project Manager experience in Learning & Development- Strongly preferred
• Financial Industry experience preferred

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in project management, preferably in a learning or adult training environment
• Prior L&D experience in performance consulting, design, development, facilitation, and/or learning technologies is beneficial
• Thorough understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies
• PMP, Agile and/or Scrum certification
• Practical knowledge in adult learning principles for various delivery methods
• Proven track record of delivering results and commitment to operational and service excellence
• Strong client focus with ability to listen and quickly learn about various clients and become a trusted advisor on delivery learning solutions successfully
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently with changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build relationships effectively, leveraging sound communication, negotiation, consensus-building and influencing skills
• Ability to tailor communications to different stakeholders at different levels
• Solutions-focused, “can-do” attitude to foster positive team morale and high engagement
• Excel in translating business needs into learning requirements in collaboration with L&D partners
• 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, especially MS Project
• Competency in team meeting facilitation in virtual environments leveraging collaboration tools such as MS Teams and Webex
• Experience with LMS and LXP is a bonus
• Experience with eLearning tools and standards (e.g., SCORM, xAPI, HTML 5) and development software (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rice) is a nice to have

Job Details

• 13584
• Contract
• 12 months
• Toronto
• 65.00 CAD

Recruiter

• Pooja Arora
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