TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for "Learning and development Project Manager"

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

- Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities – see
- How much time is being spent in meetings – 50%
- Who are they interacting with (internal/external) – Internal and external
- Will the contractor have access to any customer data? NO!!!

MUST-HAVE Hard Skills: 7+ years of project management experience in
- Large-scale enterprise system/technology implementations or upgrades involving configuration, data migration, testing, and deployment
- Working within Learning & Development, Human Resources, Talent, Workforce Enablement, or related functions
- Managing third-party implementation partners
- Managing multiple workstreams with complex dependencies
- Navigating complex stakeholder environments with executive governance and a Steering Committee
- BONUS: Experience leading LMS implementation, upgrade, data migration, and modernization initiatives
- BONUS: Experience with deploying Workday Learning, SumTotal, Cornerstone, SuccessFactors, Degreed, EdCast, Sana, or similar learning platforms
- Experience with HRIS or Talent platforms
- Experience supporting bilingual or multilingual implementations
- Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments

NICE-TO-HAVE 1.) Learning analytics and reporting

Knowledge & Skills

Project Delivery: Ability to manage transformational projects with disciplined execution in:

- Project planning and execution
- Risk, issue, and dependency management
- Budget and financial management
- Schedule management
- Vendor management
- Governance and reporting

Learning Technology
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Learning technology ecosystems




- Digital learning delivery models
- Learning operations and administration
- Learning reporting and analytics

Leadership
- Ability to tailor communications to different stakeholders at different levels, esp. the executives
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build relationships effectively, leveraging sound communication, negotiation, consensus-building, and influencing skills
- Change leadership
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Highly adaptable and adaptable with ability to take initiative in a dynamic work environment
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and project management software
- Competency in team meeting facilitation in virtual and hybrid environments leveraging collaboration tools such as MS Teams

JOB DETAILS The Sr. Project Manager, Learning Technology will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a new enterprise Learning Management System (LMS) in a large financial institution. This is a multi-year transformational initiative. Summary of Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Delivery

- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and critical paths
- Monitor and report progress, risks, issues, dependencies, assumptions, and decisions
- Manage project scope, budget, and resource requirements




- Ensure adherence to enterprise project governance standards

LMS Implementation
- Lead the implementation of a Learning Management System (LMS), including configuration, deployment, and transition activities, ensuring business requirements are translated into actionable project deliverables
- Coordinate data migration planning and validation activities
- Support testing strategy, execution, defect management, and readiness assessments
- Oversee system integration, user acceptance, and production readiness activities
- Ensure a successful transition to BAU

Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Build strong working relationships with business, technology, learning, and compliance stakeholders
- Manage multiple implementation partners and vendors
- Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, workshops, and executive reviews
- Escalate and resolve project issues in a timely manner

Governance & Reporting
- Prepare executive reporting, dashboards, status updates, RAID logs, and SteerCo materials
- Present project status and recommendations to senior leadership
- Support decision-making through clear analysis and communication

Change Management & Business Readiness
- Partner with change and communication teams to support adoption and readiness activities
- Ensure stakeholders are prepared for upcoming releases and system changes

Support transition to operational teams and post-deployment stabilization TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

📌 Learning and Development Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Tekstaff IT Solutions
📍 Toronto