Learning and Development (L&D) Project Manager

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Toronto; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial solutions is seeking a Learning and Development (L&D) Project Manager in Toronto. This role involves managing complex learning projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of innovative training solutions. Ideal candidates are experienced in Agile methodologies and possess strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in project/program management, preferably in learning.
• Experience in agile and hybrid approaches.
• Proven ability to deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex learning projects.
• Engage with stakeholders for high-quality learning solutions.
• Implement effective project management and governance frameworks.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

PMP Certification

Agile / SCRUM Certifications

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Learning and Development (L&D) Project Manager

Learning and Development (L&D) Project Manager

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Job Title : Learning and Development (L&D) Project Manager

Contract Duration : 1 year

Pay range : C$50 - 60 / hr

Work Type : Hybrid, 2 days onsite

Schedule : 8 to 4 or 9 to 5- Monday to Friday

Summary Of Day To Day Responsibilities :

• Leading and L and D team- designers, developers, BP's in the implementation of learning solutions.
• The Learning and Development (L&D) Project Manager will be working with an agile program level team.
• Reporting to the Manager, Learning Enablement, Learning & Development, the L&D Project Manager will partner with individual businesses, Learning Solutions Architect, vendors, and the broader L&D team to oversee and ensure end to end delivery of high quality, innovative, diverse, multi-modal blended learning solutions on a variety of learning projects that support business priorities, enable people strategies and impact key business measures.

Job Requirements

• In partnership with business-specific Learning Solutions Architects, lead the end-to-end planning and execution of high complexity learning and development projects and programs, which entail design, development, and delivery of internal or outsourced enterprise-wide and business-specific solutions
• Understand the learning development and delivery processes specific to the client that deliver various learning formats, including virtual classroom, eLearning, webinars, self-led learner pathways, and workshops for learning and development programs
• The Learning and Development (L&D) Project Manager supports the vendor engagement and onboarding process when third party learning partners are engaged
• Develop and implement effective stakeholder engagement and strategies leveraging key project management assets, e.g., charter, project schedule, change requests, to ensure tight governance control and risk management throughout the project / program
• Be an active member of the Learning Enablement team and share your subject matter expertise in project management, including knowledge of best practices and emerging trends; maintain best practices in areas of project framework methodologies

Must Have :

• PM experience
• Demonstrated experience managing in Agile (SAFe SCRUM) and / or hybrid Agile / Waterfall - need to be able to give examples of Project mgmt experience in the interview
• PMP Certification, SCRUM and Agile certifications
• Strong ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Have

• Experience managing L and D projects, Corporate Training experience (highly desired)
• Banking experience
• Jira

Qualifications / Skills / Experience :

• Proven track record of delivering results and commitment to operational and service excellence
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management and / or program management, preferably in a learning or adult training environment
• Demonstrate knowledge in the application of adult learning principles for various delivery methodologies.
• PMP certification
• SCRUM certified and experience working in Agile and / or Agile Hybrid manner
• Thorough understanding of the project management framework and how to effectively leverage project management assets (charters, project schedules, risk management plans, change management plans, etc.) to establish clarity of vision and a detailed execution plan throughout the project life cycle.
• Strong client focus with an ability to listen and quickly learn about the various clients that the Learning function serves, and become a trusted advisor on delivering learning projects successfully
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment in alignment with changing business priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders and build relationships effectively, leveraging sound communication, negotiation, consensus-building, and influencing skills
• Solutions-focused, "can-do" attitude to foster positive team morale and high engagement on projects
• Sound understanding of how to translate business requirements and design a project delivery approach in collaboration with external vendors and internal delivery teams
• Display agility and strong organizational skills to demonstrate progress in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly developed critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid competency in the MS Office suite, especially MS Project
• Competency in team meeting facilitation in virtual environments and leveraging of collaboration tools like Adobe Connect, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience supporting eLearning across multiple platforms (i.e., HTML 5 output that works on tablets, smartphones, and desktops as one SCORM package

Note :

• A candidate who has demonstrated they have the ability to manage large projects and can delegate / hold people accountable.
• A candidate that can articulate specific experiences / examples of their PM experience in an interview.
• Experience PM who has worked in L and D project, ideally in a banking environment.
• Working with ambiguity
• Being able to pivot to changing priorities.
• Needs to be able to answer behavioural questions in an interview. They need to be able to engage in meaningful dialogue and speak to their experiences.

Degree / Certifications Required :

• PMP Certification and Agile / SCRUM Certifications

About The Company :

• Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.

About GTT

• GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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