Learning & Development Project Manager

APR Consulting; Azusa (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

APR Consulting is recruiting a Learning & Development Project Manager for an electric utility client in Irwindale, CA. The role translates approved backlog items into clear, traceable, and testable learning requirements and drives enterprise-wide leadership development, facilitation, and digital fluency initiatives.

You will manage day-to-day project execution, coordinate cross-functional teams, track progress, and escalate issues to keep delivery on schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of project and program management experience.
• Strategic thinker with business acumen.
• Strong collaboration and influence skills.
• Adaptable, resilient and data-driven.
• Experience translating backlog into requirements for learning.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Understanding of adult learning principles.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into engaging learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Project management and execution with timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams for leadership development and digital fluency initiatives.
• Track progress, prepare status updates, escalate issues to stay on schedule.
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, and follow up on actions.
• Apply structured PM practices to support planning, resources, and delivery.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Data-driven

Adult learning

Learning design

Facilitation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

An electric utility client is looking for a Learning & Development Project Manager who will translates approved backlog items into clear, traceable, and testable requirements.

Location:

Irwindale, CA, 91702 – Remote: Local to Southern California for equipment pick up

Pay Rate

$47.92/hr. on W2

Duration

18 months

Schedule:

M-F 8:00 – 5:00

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Management
• Manage day-to-day project execution, including timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to support enterprise-wide leadership development, facilitation, and digital fluency initiatives.
• Track project progress, prepare status updates, and **escalate** issues to ensure work remains on schedule and aligned with business priorities.
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, follow up on action items, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Apply structured project management practices to support implementation planning, resource coordination, and successful program delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experienced project and program management skills
• Strategic thinker with business acumen
• Strong collaboration and influence skills
• High adaptability and resilience
• Results-oriented and data-driven
• Continuous learner and technology advocate
• Strong foundation in adult learning principles
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Ability to translate complex concepts into engaging learning experiences
• Minimum Years of Experience: 5

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leadership Project Management & Development
• Expert facilitator for virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning experiences
• Executive presence and presentation skills
• Coaching and feedback facilitation
• Ability to lead difficult conversations and peer learning sessions
• Strong storytelling and audience connection skills
• Data visualization and executive-ready presentations

About our client

Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.