Learning & Development Project Manager

Lonza; Slough; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid work options

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Lonza in Slough, United Kingdom, is seeking a 12-month contract to lead the Front-Line Leader Program. This on-site role allows up to 20% remote work, with flexibility for case-by-case adjustments.

You will drive global PM, governance, and learning journeys across 8 sites to ensure capability development and operational excellence. Collaboration with Global HR, L&D, and leaders will be key to translating frameworks into practical programs, with strong emphasis on change management, stakeholder

Qualifications

• Proven experience in L&D Project or Program Management leading multi-site or global leadership deployments.
• Solid grounding in adult learning principles, instructional design concepts, and change management.
• Demonstrated track record of defining L&D success metrics and evaluating program impact.
• Exceptional matrix stakeholder management and communication across international teams.
• Background in Life Sciences, Pharma, CDMO, Automotive or similar complex sector.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead global PM, rollout, and governance of the Front-Line Leader Program across 8 sites.
• Partner with Global HR, L&D, and ops leaders to map capability frameworks to learning journeys.
• Create detailed project plans, readiness timelines, and risk mitigations.
• Drive change management for site adoption and alignment.
• Establish evaluation frameworks to measure engagement and impact.
• Coordinate facilitators and external providers, and run governance meetings.

Skills

Global program management

L&D project leadership

Adult learning principles

Change management

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Job description

Shape the future of frontline leadership across our global manufacturing footprint in an office-first environment based in Slough on a 12-month contract.

This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in line with business needs.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.


• An inclusive and ethical workplace.


• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Lead the global project management, roll‑out, and governance of the Front‑Line Leader Program across 8 global sites.


• Partner with Global HR business partners, L&D teams, and operational leaders to translate capability frameworks into practical learning journeys.


• Establish detailed project plans, milestones, site readiness timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.


• Drive stakeholder engagement and change management initiatives to ensure seamless site adoption and alignment.


• Implement robust evaluation frameworks to measure learner engagement, behavior change, and operational impact.


• Coordinate internal facilitators, subject matter experts, and external training providers.


• Facilitate regular project governance meetings and present status reports to senior leadership.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in L&D Project or Program Management leading multi‑site or global leadership program deployments.


• Solid grounding in adult learning principles, instructional design concepts, and change management strategies.


• Demonstrated track record of defining L&D success metrics and evaluating program business impact.


• Exceptional matrix stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse international teams.


• Professional background in Life Sciences, Pharma, CDMO, Automotive, or other complex industrial sectors.


• Professional fluency in English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.