People & Culture Project Manager, L&D

BDO USA, LLP; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a P&C Project Manager for Learning & Development to manage projects from planning through implementation, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, timelines, and resources. The role supports process improvements, governance, and technology enhancements across the L&D function.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in corporate learning, with experience in program management, e-learning, and learning platforms within a professional services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three or more years in corporate learning and supporting adult continuing education.
• Experience with program management and both e-learning and face-to-face training.
• Experience at a professional services firm preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning concepts.

Responsibilities

• 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 learning initiatives across lifecycle.
• Develops detailed project plans, allocates resources, monitors accountability and progress to ensure successful completion.
• Leads or supports internal L&D projects such as operating model changes and tool rollouts.
• Manages dependencies across teams and stakeholders to ensure coordinated execution.
• Promotes disciplined project execution and mitigates risks to keep projects on track.
• Maintains documentation and ensures compliance with policies and standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Adult learning concepts

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Learning management systems

Learning experience platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Survey & 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 Duties:

• Leads the planning, execution, and delivery ofselect projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
• Collaborates withNational L&D team members and business stakeholders toestablishproject goals and support assigned learning initiatives across projectlifecycleforscoping toimplementation
• Develops detailed project plans,allocatesresources,monitorsaccountabilitiesand monitors/adjustsprogress to ensure successful project completionthat maximizes the firm's resources
• Leads or supports internal L&D projects (e.g.,Operating model changes, processenhancements, toolrollouts)
• Manages dependencies across teams and stakeholders to ensure coordinated execution
• Promotes consistent, disciplined project execution without unnecessary complexity
• Identifiesand mitigates project risks, proactively addressing issues to keep projects on track
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competingprioritiesand 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 improvement
• Able 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

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.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

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.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets