L&D Project Manager

Description We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of learning and development initiatives in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position will turn strategic learning goals into structured project plans, coordinate cross-functional execution, and help ensure high-quality program delivery across virtual and in-person formats. The role requires strong organization, stakeholder communication, and the ability to manage timelines, budgets, resources, and risks in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Responsibilities:

• Convert learning strategies into detailed project roadmaps with defined milestones, timelines, and resource needs.
• Direct the full lifecycle of learning and development projects, from initial planning through execution, monitoring, and completion.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, consultants, vendors, and support teams to keep deliverables on track and expectations aligned.
• Provide consistent project updates to leadership, identify emerging issues early, and implement practical solutions to reduce risk.
• Manage logistics for training programs, including scheduling, participant communications, enrollment support, materials preparation, and venue or technology readiness.
• Partner with platform administrators and technical teams to support smooth delivery for both virtual and in-person learning experiences.
• Track project budgets, schedules, and dependencies to maintain control over scope and overall execution quality.
• Assist in establishing success measures, collecting feedback and performance data, and recommending improvements for future learning initiatives. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of project management experience, preferably supporting corporate learning and development or human resources programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end project delivery, including scheduling, budgeting, coordination, and risk management.
• Background working with learning technologies, virtual training platforms, and adult learning concepts.
• Learning and Development experience is required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Project management certification such as PMP or Agile is preferred.

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