Learning and Development Project Manager

T-Net British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in Vancouver is seeking a Learning and Development Project Manager to oversee the CMIT Program and support team development. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in program management, excellent project management skills, and a proven ability to foster team engagement. Responsibilities include enhancing onboarding processes and facilitating leadership development programs. This role offers an initial contract with potential for extension based on performance and workload.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant work experience in people development and program management required.
• Experience in team coaching and facilitating group dynamics preferred.
• Growth mindset with ability to manage through ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead business process change projects with comprehensive planning and reporting.
• Develop project and risk management plans by analyzing and monitoring risks.
• Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders through effective communication.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team coaching

Analytical skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Advanced English skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related discipline

Master's in organizational psychology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Learning and Development Project Manager

TEEMA Solutions Group Inc.

The role of the Learning and Development Project Manager is part of the day-to-day operations of a growing team and operates as an extension of the leadership team, acting as a coach and role model, weighing in on important decisions around engagement and team development, and designing and implementing programs.

A key program management accountability is managing a Category Management in Training (CMIT) Program including liaising among the people in the CMIT program and their respective managers, ensuring the CMIT learning objectives are met, and doing program planning and reporting. This role sets up new and existing employees for success through supporting a comprehensive onboarding, as well as, designing and implementing annual strategic learning and growth plan. They also support leadership development and career advancement within the team; and help facilitate and oversee a number of people/team processes moving towards long term sustainment including helping the team maximize time together, finding ways to maintain and enhance engagement (hybrid model), and ensuring consistent experiences across various development programs and teams.

What you will be doing:

• Plan, direct, and report on business process change or similar project activities by consistently monitoring project benefits, resources and status and creating documents such as project plans, action logs, communication plans, status reports and post-implementation reviews so that the project is implemented as planned.
• Develop project plans and risk management plans for business process change or similar projects by identifying, analyzing, and monitoring risks for effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Complete project management activities including scoping, planning, managing, monitoring, and reporting on project tasks by using advanced skills in Microsoft Office as well as project management programs to fulfill the company's business needs.
• Maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders through regular reporting and communication using excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills enabling timely progression of projects.
• Establish standards for implementation and monitoring using excellent analytical skills and comprehensive knowledge of project management practices and procedures to optimize project resources.

What you need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related discipline.
• Master's in organizational psychology or equivalent programs is an asset.
• 8+ years relevant work experience (people development, working with leadership, program management, Strategic HR, etc.).
• Growth mindset and ability to manage well through ambiguity.
• Experience with team coaching and/or facilitating group dynamics, preferred.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken

Term: Initial contract Jan/Feb 2022 - April/March 2023, could extend based on workload and performance.

This role requires regular or occasional attendance at our client's workplace(s) and as such will be subject to the company Contractor Vaccination Policy. This policy requires all contractor resources to be fully vaccinated by January 10, 2022, or prior to the work assignment start date whichever date is later.

TEEMA Solutions Group Inc. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.