Project Manager - Learning & Development
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage complex L&D projects and initiatives using established Project Management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
- Lead end-to-end project management for L&D initiatives, from business case development through execution, including planning, scoping, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder management and communication.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent & Learning, IT, and regional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with global L&D strategies.
- Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-to-end validation of learning technologies and platforms to ensure functionality, user experience, and alignment with objectives.
- Monitor project progress, manage timelines, build work breakdown structures, and deliver executive-level and project detailed status reports using various project management tools.
- Communicate effectively and timely with senior leadership (Directors, VPs) and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Proactively manage project risks and interdependencies by maintaining and analysing RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) to support informed decision-making and mitigate potential barriers.
- Utilize tools like JIRA, Smartsheet, MS Project, or Monday.com to manage L&D project backlogs, timelines, and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage vendor relationships and external consultants as needed.
- Build trust and credibility as a strategic partner in data transformation and project delivery.
- Manage project-related budgets and resources as needed, ensuring projects come in on-time and on-budget.
- Influence indirect reporting relationships to complete project tasks, escalating in a timely and proactive manner that drives on-schedule project delivery.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, or Scrum certification preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in Project Management domain.
- Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional projects involving L&D initiatives.
- Well-versed in project management platforms such as Monday.com, Jira or Smartsheet, with the ability to tailor tools to support effective planning, tracking, and stakeholder communication.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.