Project Managers - Learning and Development / HR x2

Procom; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Learning and Development in Toronto. This hybrid role involves managing complex projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving learning solutions. Candidates should have 7–10 years of experience, proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies, and strong communication skills. This position offers a 1-year contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage medium-to-high complexity projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of portfolio alignment with business priorities.
• Lead planning and execution of L&D projects.
• Build effective stakeholder engagement strategies.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum methodologies

MS Project proficiency

Communication skills

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Office

eLearning tools

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – Learning and Development / HR

On behalf of our Banking client, Procom is seeking a Project Manager- Learning and Development / HR for 1-year contract roles. These positions are hybrid roles requiring 2 days onsite weekly at the Toronto office with 4 days onsite in November.

Project Manager – Learning and Development / HR - Job Description :

Our client’s HR Learning & Development (L&D) group is looking for experienced Project Managers to support the planning and execution of medium-to-large scale initiatives. The successful candidates will manage cross-functional teams, drive stakeholder engagement, and ensure project deliverables align with business priorities. This is a backfill request within a fast-paced and collaborative L&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of overall portfolio / program alignment with business priorities.
• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of medium-to-high complexity L&D projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and budget.
• Drive L&D processes to implement learning solutions in multiple formats (ILT, eLearning, webinars, workshops, self-directed learning).
• Support vendor selection, onboarding, and engagement for third-party learning solutions.
• Build and manage effective stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Maintain strong communications with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop delivery strategies, change / launch communication plans, and maintenance plans in partnership with L&D CoEs and business partners.
• Enforce governance controls, proactively manage risks / issues, and lead retrospectives for continuous improvement.
• Stay current with project management best practices, including Agile and hybrid methodologies.
• Contribute to the broader PM community through knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Must Have Skills

• 7–10 years of project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage medium-to-high complexity projects.
• Agile / Scrum project management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Project Management experience specifically within Learning & Development (strongly preferred).
• Financial industry experience.
• PMP, Agile, and / or Scrum certification.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and L&D methodologies.
• Experience with LMS, LXP, eLearning tools (e.g., SCORM, xAPI, HTML5), or development software (e.g., Articulate Storyline / Rise).

Qualifications / Experience

• University degree required; PMP or Agile certifications are assets.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into learning requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Solutions-focused, adaptable, and proactive in dynamic environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience facilitating team meetings in virtual environments (MS Teams, Webex).
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently under shifting priorities.

Assignment Length

1-year contract (extension and conversion possible).

Start Date

ASAP.

Work Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Hybrid role: 2 days onsite weekly, 4 days onsite in November.