The Learning & Development (L&D) Project Manager plays a pivotal role in driving impactful learning initiatives across the organization. This seasoned professional will balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring that learning programs align with business objectives while staying agile in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities•Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, leaders and senior executives, effectively and consistently communicating project goals, timelines, risks and outcomes.
•Assist in the design, implement, and oversee learning initiatives, ensuring they contribute to long-term organizational success.
•Roll up sleeves when needed, driving implementation of key learning projects while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
•Manage competing priorities and diverse work streams, balancing day-to-day execution with future-focused strategy.
•Identify trends and patterns across L&D efforts to optimize training programs and talent development strategies.
•Confidently push back when necessary, ensuring learning solutions remain relevant and impactful.
•Collaborate with teams to leverage modern learning tools and platforms, staying ahead of digital trends in training and development.
•Maintain strong attention to detail, ensuring all learning initiatives are well-structured and effectively executed.
•Approach challenges with an innovative mindset, finding solutions that are both practical and forward-thinking.
•Manage assigned projects and keeps supervisor informed of potential risks.
•Proactively anticipate and prevent potential problems. Escalate issues as they arise through appropriate channels, while maintaining confidentiality, as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
•Degree (or applicable experience) in Human Resources, Learning and Development or related field
•Project Management Professional Certification preferred.
5+ years in learning & development, project management, or a related field.
•Five (5) years of leading and developing training initiatives or other related experience, with increasing responsibilities.
•Strong ability to engage and communicate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
•Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex learning initiatives.
•Ability to recognize patterns, trends, and areas for improvement across L&D initiatives.
•Comfortable using learning management systems, digital tools, and data analytics for training optimization.
•Skilled in advocating for best practices, pushing back diplomatically, and driving impactful change.
PPC Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer