L&D Project Manager - E-learning / SCORM / xAPI

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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a L&D Project Manager - E-learning / SCORM / xAPI to lead medium-to-high complexity learning and development initiatives from planning through implementation. This contract opportunity is ideal for a collaborative project professional who can manage timelines, budgets, scope, risks, vendors, and stakeholders while delivering effective learning solutions across various formats. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to a broader project management community, share expertise, and support continuous professional growth.

Pay rate range (CAD): $69.20/hr – $86.96/hr

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of medium-to-high complexity learning and development projects.
• Coordinate learning solutions across formats such as instructor-led training, eLearning, webinars, self-directed pathways, and workshops.
• Establish project plans, milestones, deliverables, budgets, governance practices, and success measures.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables remain on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Identify, manage, and resolve project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate status meetings and provide clear project updates to teams, business partners, and senior stakeholders.
• Support the selection, engagement, and onboarding of third-party learning solution vendors.
• Partner with learning and development centres of excellence and business teams to develop delivery strategies, change and launch communications, and maintenance plans.
• Translate business needs into practical learning requirements and delivery solutions.
• Build an understanding of portfolio and programme priorities and align assigned projects to broader business objectives.
• Conduct project retrospectives, document lessons learned, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Apply Agile, hybrid, and traditional project management practices as appropriate.
• Facilitate virtual team meetings using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Webex.
• Contribute subject matter expertise and lessons learned to support the growth of the wider project management community.

Desired Skill-Set

• Post-secondary education.
• Seven to ten years of project management experience, preferably within a learning, development, or adult training environment.
• Proven project management experience within the learning and development space.
• Experience delivering medium-to-high complexity projects.
• Experience in the banking, financial services, or insurance industry.
• Knowledge of learning and development design and development practices.
• Experience with Agile project delivery and Scrum practices.
• Thorough understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Project.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, consensus-building, and influencing skills.
• Ability to tailor communications for stakeholders at different levels.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects amid changing business priorities.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Practical knowledge of adult learning principles across multiple delivery methods.
• Ability to listen, learn quickly, and become a trusted advisor in the delivery of learning solutions.
• Proven commitment to achieving results and operational and service excellence.
• Adaptability, initiative, and a solutions-focused approach in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to foster positive team morale and maintain high engagement.

Nice to Have

• Previous banking experience.
• Experience in programme management.
• PMP certification.
• Agile or Scrum certification.
• Experience with learning management systems or learning experience platforms.
• Experience with eLearning tools, standards, and development software, including SCORM, xAPI, HTML5, Articulate Storyline, or Rise.
• Prior experience in performance consulting, facilitation, learning technologies, or adult learning.
• Experience working with hybrid project delivery practices.

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