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Job Role:

Project Manager – Learning & Development

Department / Process:

Project Management

Location:

Mumbai

 

Job Description:

 

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Learning & Development to lead and drive strategic initiatives that enhance employee learning, development programs, and capability-building efforts across the organization. In this role, you will partner closely with HR, L&D, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to manage the end-to-end delivery of high-impact projects related to learning systems, program implementation, and workforce development strategies. Your work will play a critical role in shaping a learning culture and supporting talent development on a global scale.

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

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.

 

Qualification, Experience & Skills:

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.

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