We are seeking a Project Manager to join our client's team for a 1-year contract in downtown Toronto. This role involves working on a long-term Learning and Development (L&D) project, driving the end-to-end execution of medium-to-high complexity initiatives. You will be instrumental in implementing various learning solutions, managing cross-functional teams, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
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This is a hybrid position that requires you to be onsite at our client's office two days per week until November, at which point it will increase to four days per week.
Advantages
• The position is a 1-year contract role, which provides a long-term opportunity with a top tier client.
• This role offers a great opportunity for a Project Manager to continue to gain experience in the Learning and Development (L&D) field.
• The candidate will be working on medium to large projects within L&D, which involves a high level of interaction with stakeholders, and the opportunity to manage cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
• Develop a deep understanding of the project portfolio and how assigned projects align with long-term business priorities.
• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of L&D projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope and budget.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communications, tailoring your approach to various levels of the organization.
• Support the vendor selection and onboarding process for third-party learning solutions.
• Actively manage project risks and issues, and report on progress to project teams and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with L&D partners to develop delivery strategies, communication plans, and maintenance plans.
• Conduct project retrospectives and apply lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Stay current with emerging trends in project management, including Agile and hybrid practices.
• Contribute to the broader project management community by sharing expertise and participating in professional development.
Qualifications
• 7-10 years of experience in project management, with experience in a learning or adult training environment.
• Experience managing medium-to-high complexity projects.
• Proficiency with MS Project and the MS Office suite.
• A university degree.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence, and tailor communications to different audiences.
• A thorough understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience in the financial industry is a strong asset.
• Project management experience within L&D is strongly preferred.
• PMP or Agile/Scrum certifications are considered a strong asset.
Summary
If you are a results-driven Project Manager with a passion for learning and development and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are seeking a Project Manager to join our client's team for a 1-year contract in downtown Toronto. This role involves working on a long-term Learning and Development (L&D) project, driving the end-to-end execution of medium-to-high complexity initiatives. You will be instrumental in implementing various learning solutions, managing cross-functional teams, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
This is a hybrid position that requires you to be onsite at our client's office two days per week until November, at which point it will increase to four days per week.
Advantages
• The position is a 1-year contract role, which provides a long-term opportunity with a top tier client.
• This role offers a great opportunity for a Project Manager to continue to gain experience in the Learning and Development (L&D) field.
• The candidate will be working on medium to large projects within L&D, which involves a high level of interaction with stakeholders, and the opportunity to manage cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
• Develop a deep understanding of the project portfolio and how assigned projects align with long-term business priorities.
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• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of L&D projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope and budget.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communications, tailoring your approach to various levels of the organization.
• Support the vendor selection and onboarding process for third-party learning solutions.
• Actively manage project risks and issues, and report on progress to project teams and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with L&D partners to develop delivery strategies, communication plans, and maintenance plans.
• Conduct project retrospectives and apply lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Stay current with emerging trends in project management, including Agile and hybrid practices.
• Contribute to the broader project management community by sharing expertise and participating in professional development.
Qualifications
• 7-10 years of experience in project management, with experience in a learning or adult training environment.
• Experience managing medium-to-high complexity projects.
• Proficiency with MS Project and the MS Office suite.
• A university degree.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence, and tailor communications to different audiences.
• A thorough understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience in the financial industry is a strong asset.
• Project management experience within L&D is strongly preferred.
• PMP or Agile/Scrum certifications are considered a strong asset.
Summary
If you are a results-driven Project Manager with a passion for learning and development and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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