Project/Program Manager - 17989

Seneca Resources; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Learning & Talent Development (L&TD) to lead strategic projects and programs. Hybrid role based in Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL, with three days onsite per week, reporting to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of project or program management experience, excels at coordinating multiple workstreams, and communicates effectively with executives and stakeholders across business and technology teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of project management or program management experience.
• Experience delivering projects from initiation through implementation.
• Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive initiatives with minimal direction.
• Experience supporting governance processes and portfolio management.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end L&TD projects, from scoping to implementation.
• Manage multiple workstreams with aligned milestones.
• Navigate ambiguity by identifying stakeholders, risks, dependencies, decisions.
• Align priorities with business leaders and tech teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans and stakeholder communications.
• Facilitate meetings to drive alignment and decisions.
• Manage risks, scope changes, and escalations with momentum.
• Support portfolio governance and steering committees.
• Provide program-level coordination and progress updates.

Skills

PM experience

Stakeholder mgmt

Ambiguity handling

Planning & scheduling

Executive communication

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

PMP certification

Job description

Position Title: Senior Project Manager – Learning & Talent Development (L&TD)

Location: Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)

Clearance Requirements: Not Required

Position Status: Contract

Pay Rate: $43/HR ON W2

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategic projects and programs within the Learning & Talent Development (L&TD) organization. This role is ideal for a proactive project management professional who excels at driving complex initiatives, managing multiple workstreams, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and bringing structure to ambiguous business challenges.

The successful candidate will independently manage projects from initial requirements gathering and planning through execution and implementation while ensuring alignment across business stakeholders, technology teams, and organizational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Learning & Talent Development (L&TD) projects and programs, including requirements gathering, project scoping, planning, execution, and implementation.
• Manage multiple project workstreams, ensuring milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and priorities remain aligned.
• Independently navigate ambiguous business challenges by identifying stakeholders, project risks, dependencies, decisions, and actionable next steps.
• Partner with business leaders, technology teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, resolve challenges, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, status reports, and stakeholder communications.
• Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder discussions to drive alignment and timely decision-making.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, scope changes, and escalations while maintaining project momentum with minimal supervision.
• Support portfolio governance, steering committees, and advisory boards by coordinating agendas, operating rhythms, decisions, action items, and stakeholder follow-ups.
• Provide program-level coordination across related initiatives, identifying dependencies and opportunities to improve execution, prioritization, and project visibility.
• Deliver clear, actionable recommendations and progress updates to business stakeholders and senior leadership.

Required Skills/Education

• 5–10 years of experience in project management, program management, or business project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from initiation through execution and implementation.
• Strong experience coordinating multiple workstreams and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage ambiguity, identify project dependencies, and drive initiatives forward with minimal direction.
• Experience developing project plans, facilitating working sessions, tracking milestones, and managing risks and issues.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Ability to support governance processes, steering committees, advisory boards, and portfolio management activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Previous experience in Human Resources (HR), Learning & Talent Development (L&TD), or organizational development.
• Experience supporting governance committees, steering committees, or executive advisory boards.
• Familiarity with project portfolio management, change management, and enterprise program delivery.

Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule requiring three days onsite per week.
• Candidates must be able to work onsite in either Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL.
• Maximum of 3 candidate submissions.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path.

Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.