People & Culture Project Manager, L&D

BDO USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a P&C Project Manager, Learning & Development to manage L&D projects from planning through implementation, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, and resources to align with firm goals. The role emphasizes governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the L&D function.

The position supports process improvements, technology enhancements, and learning program delivery across the organization, including e-learning and in-person training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate L&D.
• Experience managing direct and/or indirect reports.
• Experience with program management and both e-learning and in-person training.
• Experience at a professional services firm is preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning, execution, and delivery of select L&D projects.
• Collaborates with National L&D and stakeholders to set goals across project lifecycle.
• Develops detailed project plans and monitors progress and resources.
• Supports implementation of new learning technologies and platforms.
• Maintains documentation and complies with policies and standards.
• Supports governance, escalation, and decision-making processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

LMS

Virtual learning platforms

Learning experience platforms

Survey tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Summary

The P&C Project Manager, Learning and Development, manages Learning & Development projects from planning through implementation. This role focuses on coordinating stakeholders, managing timelines, resources, risks, and dependencies, while ensuring projects align with organizational goals. The position also supports process improvements, implementation of technology enhancements, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the L&D function.

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Duties

• Leads the planning, execution, and delivery of select projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
• Collaborates with National L&D team members and business stakeholders to establish project goals and support assigned learning initiatives across project lifecycle for scoping to implementation
• Develops detailed project plans, allocates resources, monitors accountabilities and monitors/adjusts progress to ensure successful project completion that maximizes the firm’s resources
• Leads or supports internal L&D projects (e.g., Operating model changes, process enhancements, tool rollouts)
• Manages dependencies across teams and stakeholders to ensure coordinated execution
• Promotes consistent, disciplined project execution without unnecessary complexity
• Identifies and mitigates project risks, proactively addressing issues to keep projects on track
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and adapting to changing requirements
• Supports the implementation of new learning technologies, platforms, and methodologies as part of project delivery
• Maintains documentation and ensures compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and industry standards
• Supports governance, escalation, and decision-making processes as needed
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, required

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of experience in learning and supporting adult continuing education in a corporate environment, required
• Experience managing the work of direct and/or indirect reports, required
• Experience with program management as well as both e-learning and face-to-face training from concept to application, required
• Experience at a professional services firm, required, in a corporate environment (accounting, consulting or advisory, etc.), preferred
• Experience applying adult learning concepts, preferred

License/Certifications

• N/A

Software

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word, required
• Learning management systems, required
• Virtual learning platforms, required
• Experience with learning experience platforms, preferred
• Experience with survey and reporting tools, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of adult learning concepts applicable to corporate training delivery
• Skill in developing and managing project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Skill in coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and managing project dependencies
• Able to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while maintaining delivery timelines
• Able to manage multiple concurrent projects and adjust priorities based on changing requirements
• Able to support implementation of learning technologies, platforms, and methodologies
• Able to gather, analyze, and apply feedback and lessons learned for continuous improvementAble to maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and industry standards
• Able to support governance and escalation workflows in a structured manner

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $60,000 - $85,000

Maryland Range: $60,000 - $85,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $60,000 - $85,000

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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