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Project Management Professional - Learning & Development Focus (Toronto, ON)

Cella by Randstad Digital is excited to recruit on behalf of our client, a major organization in the financial services sector, for a highly skilled Project Management Professional to join their Learning & Development (L&D) team. This is a critical role supporting a significant transformational project within the retail space.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to drive the successful end-to-end execution of medium-to-high complexity L&D projects. If you have a proven track record in project management within a financial or related regulated environment and are passionate about adult learning, we encourage you to apply promptly.

As a Project Management Professional, you will play a central role in transforming the organization's retail training landscape. Your primary focus will be leading the planning, execution, and delivery of various learning solutions—from in-person workshops to eLearning and webinars. You will ensure project objectives align with business priorities, managing schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholders effectively within a structured governance framework. This is a 12-month contract opportunity with potential for extension and conversion, located in Toronto, Ontario, requiring four days a week on-site.

Advantages

Impactful Work : Be a key contributor to a high-profile, transformational project shaping the future of retail training.

Career Growth : Potential for contract extension and full-time conversion within a major financial institution.

Collaborative Environment : Join an established and supportive 20-member team, working closely with L&D experts and business partners.

Responsibilities

Lead the comprehensive, end-to-end planning and execution of medium-to-high complexity L&D projects, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope, and on budget.

Develop a clear understanding of the overall program movement and rationalize how assigned projects align with long-term business priorities.

Apply robust governance controls, actively identify, manage, and resolve project risks and issues, and conduct project retrospectives.

Develop, implement, and maintain effective communication and engagement strategies for internal and external stakeholders at various levels.

Coordinate with L&D partners and business units to support the development of delivery, change, launch, and maintenance plans for learning solutions.

Oversee the vendor selection and onboarding process when third-party learning solutions are required.

Provide regular project progress reports and updates to project teams and key business stakeholders.

Stay informed on emerging trends in project management, including Agile and hybrid methodologies, and contribute to advancing best practices within the broader project management community.

Qualifications

Experience : 5-7 years of professional experience in Project Management, with a preference for experience gained within a Learning & Development or adult training environment.

Industry Knowledge : Proven work experience within the Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance industries.

Technical Proficiency : Expertise with project management tools, including MS Project and the broader MS Office Suite.

Project Scope : Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects of medium-to-high complexity.

Skills : Exceptional attention to detail, strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent ability to manage multiple stakeholders, build relationships, and tailor communications effectively.

Summary

This is a dynamic contract opportunity for a dedicated Project Manager to drive a significant L&D transformation with our client in the financial sector. The role is demanding, highly visible, and requires a commitment to excellence and on-site collaboration in Toronto, ON.

Given the time-sensitive nature of this opportunity, we encourage immediate application. Please share your updated resume, and if applicable, any work samples that showcase your project management documentation or L&D experience.

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