Deliver Learning That Develops People and Leaders
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the design and delivery of high‑impact Leadership and Professional Development learning programs. This role focuses on managing traditional L&D training development projects—from concept through delivery—working closely with instructional designers, learning program leaders, subject matter experts, and external vendors.
This is an ideal opportunity for a project manager who understands how learning is built, thrives in creative environments, and enjoys bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Lead End‑to‑End Learning Production
- Manage the full lifecycle of learning initiatives, including digital, virtual, and instructor‑led assets.
- Partner with instructional designers, learning program managers, and vendors to bring learning concepts to life.
- Ensure new learning experiences are delivered on time, within scope, and with consistent quality.
Plan, Coordinate & Execute
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, milestones, and risk logs.
- Manage multiple concurrent initiatives with overlapping timelines and stakeholders.
- Facilitate alignment across designers, SMEs, vendors, and leadership.
Stakeholder & Working Group Management
- Lead working group meetings and design reviews with instructional designers, SMEs, and vendors.
- Ensure requirements are clearly defined and validated prior to design and development.
- Act as a trusted partner—educating stakeholders on learning design processes and best practices.
Quality, Communication & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure deliverables meet agreed‑upon acceptance criteria, instructional standards, and design constraints.
- Provide regular status updates, surface risks early, and celebrate wins.
- Gather feedback, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend refinements to processes.
- Support production roadmaps, vendor coordination, and budget tracking
What Makes You a Great Fit
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 4+ years of project or program management experience, preferably in learning or creative environments.
- Experience managing the development of learning solutions across multiple formats: - eLearning
- Video
- Virtual and classroom training
- Simulations, games, or nudges
- Strong ability to manage aggressive timelines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Highly organized, able to prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and bringing structure to complex work.
- Strong consulting mindset with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Collaborative, relationship‑driven approach to teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree or professional certification in Project Management, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or related fields.
- Experience using SAM or Agile learning development methodologies.
- 3+ years of experience in Learning & Development or a creative studio environment.
- Experience leading design reviews and working sessions with SMEs.
- Ability to educate stakeholders on adult learning principles and address common learning misconceptions.
- Automotive industry experience a plus.
Why This Role Matters
You will play a key role in shaping the learning experiences that develop leaders, strengthen professional capability, and support organizational performance. Your ability to manage complexity, align diverse contributors, and deliver high‑quality learning solutions will directly influence the success of critical leadership and development initiatives.
Company
GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally.
From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com.
With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.
GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.