Sr. Project Manager, Learning Management Systems

Pasadena, California
IDj-14686
Job TypeContract
Remote TypeHybrid
Compensation$117 - $138 / hr

This role requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and C2C arrangements are not accepted. This role is hybrid in the Altadena, CA area. 

 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Learning Management Systems (LMS) to lead major enterprise LMS upgrade and migration initiatives. This role will oversee cross-functional technology projects involving LMS platforms, system integrations, training and development teams, change management, vendors, and internal technology stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong enterprise project management experience and a deep understanding of LMS implementations, migrations, and integrations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of enterprise LMS upgrade, migration, implementation, and integration projects.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, dependencies, resources, risks, and deliverables.
  • Partner with business sponsors, technology teams, business analysts, SMEs, and vendors to define project scope, requirements, business cases, and success criteria.
  • Coordinate LMS technical integrations, data migration, testing, cutover, go-live, and transition-to-support activities.
  • Manage project risks, issues, decisions, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
  • Provide regular project status updates and executive-level reporting.
  • Lead change management activities associated with new systems and processes, including communications, training, and deployment planning.
  • Coordinate development of functional requirements, technical designs, and technical specifications.
  • Partner with QA teams to develop and execute comprehensive testing plans.
  • Conduct project health assessments, lessons learned, and post-implementation reviews.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional project teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, MIS, Information Technology, or related field.
  • PMP certification required.
  • 5–7+ years of formal project management experience, including senior or lead-level responsibility.
  • Strong experience managing enterprise technology implementations impacting large user populations.
  • Deep knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and related technical integrations.
  • Experience with Saba and/or Docebo is highly preferred.
  • Experience working with corporate Learning & Development, Training, or Enablement organizations.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies, scope management, risk management, scheduling, stakeholder management, and change management.
  • Experience with Smartsheet and Jira.
  • Familiarity with PROSCI/ADKAR or similar change management frameworks preferred.
  • Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects simultaneously.

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