L&D Project Manager - E-learning / SCORM / xAPI

BeachHead Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead Inc. is seeking an experienced L&D Project Manager to lead medium-to-high complexity learning initiatives for a major financial client.

You will drive planning, execution, and governance across formats including instructor-led training, eLearning, webinars, and workshops. Ideal candidates will have 7–10 years in project management within learning and development, with Agile/Scrum experience and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of project management experience in L&D.
• Experience delivering medium-to-high complexity projects.
• Experience in banking/financial services or insurance.
• Proficient with Agile and Scrum practices.
• MS Office Suite and MS Project proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of medium-to-high complexity L&D projects.
• Coordinate learning solutions across formats (ILT, eLearning, webinars, self-paced, workshops).
• Establish project plans, milestones, budgets, governance, and success metrics.
• Monitor progress to ensure on-time, in-scope, in-budget delivery.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management experience

Complex projects

Agile / Scrum

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Project / MS Office

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Teams

Webex

Job description

Could you lead complex learning and development projects from strategy through delivery?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for aL&D Project Manager - E-learning / SCORM / xAPIto lead medium-to-high complexity learning and development initiatives from planning through implementation. This contract opportunity is ideal for a collaborative project professional who can manage timelines, budgets, scope, risks, vendors, and stakeholders while delivering effective learning solutions across various formats. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to a broader project management community, share expertise, and support continuous professional growth.

Pay rate range (CAD): $69.20/hr – $86.96/hr

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of medium-to-high complexity learning and development projects.
• Coordinate learning solutions across formats such as instructor-led training, eLearning, webinars, self-directed pathways, and workshops.
• Establish project plans, milestones, deliverables, budgets, governance practices, and success measures.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables remain on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Identify, manage, and resolve project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate status meetings and provide clear project updates to teams, business partners, and senior stakeholders.
• Support the selection, engagement, and onboarding of third-party learning solution vendors.
• Partner with learning and development centres of excellence and business teams to develop delivery strategies, change and launch communications, and maintenance plans.
• Translate business needs into practical learning requirements and delivery solutions.
• Build an understanding of portfolio and programme priorities and align assigned projects to broader business objectives.
• Conduct project retrospectives, document lessons learned, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Apply Agile, hybrid, and traditional project management practices as appropriate.
• Facilitate virtual team meetings using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Webex.
• Contribute subject matter expertise and lessons learned to support the growth of the wider project management community.

Desired Skill-Set

• Post-secondary education.
• Seven to ten years of project management experience, preferably within a learning, development, or adult training environment.
• Proven project management experience within the learning and development space.
• Experience delivering medium-to-high complexity projects.
• Experience in the banking, financial services, or insurance industry.
• Knowledge of learning and development design and development practices.
• Experience with Agile project delivery and Scrum practices.
• Thorough understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Project.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, consensus-building, and influencing skills.
• Ability to tailor communications for stakeholders at different levels.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects amid changing business priorities.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Practical knowledge of adult learning principles across multiple delivery methods.
• Ability to listen, learn quickly, and become a trusted advisor in the delivery of learning solutions.
• Proven commitment to achieving results and operational and service excellence.
• Adaptability, initiative, and a solutions-focused approach in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to foster positive team morale and maintain high engagement.

Nice to Have

• Previous banking experience.
• Experience in programme management.
• PMP certification.
• Agile or Scrum certification.
• Experience with learning management systems or learning experience platforms.
• Experience with eLearning tools, standards, and development software, including SCORM, xAPI, HTML5, Articulate Storyline, or Rise.
• Prior experience in performance consulting, facilitation, learning technologies, or adult learning.
• Experience working with hybrid project delivery practices.

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.