Learning & Development Project Manager (Contract)
📍 Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 4 days onsite)
💼 Contract: May 2026 – October 2026 (extension possible)
💲 $77/hour + 4% vacation pay
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Learning & Development (L&D) Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of training initiatives for a collaborative and high-performing team.
This role is ideal for a strong project manager who brings hands-on experience managing learning or training programs and can confidently oversee complex projects from planning through execution. You will play a key role in ensuring learning solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business priorities.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of L&D projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing
- Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and project scope using tools such as MS Project
- Coordinate the development and deployment of training programs, including:
- Instructor-led training (ILT)
- eLearning
- Webinars and workshops
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive delivery
- Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and communication strategies
- Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and issues
- Support vendor selection, onboarding, and management when required
- Ensure strong governance and reporting across all project phases
- Contribute to continuous improvement through project retrospectives
- Align learning initiatives with broader business goals and strategy
What You Bring
✅ Must-Have
- 5–10 years of Project Management experience
- Proven experience managing Learning & Development or training-related projects
- Strong experience with MS Project and MS Office Suite
- Experience delivering medium to high complexity projects
- Working knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
⭐ Nice-to-Have
- Experience in banking, financial services, or insurance
- PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification
- Familiarity with tools such as Confluence or Tableau
- Experience with LMS platforms or eLearning tools (e.g., Articulate, SCORM, xAPI)
- Background in learning design, development, or performance consulting
What Success Looks Like
- Projects consistently delivered on time, within budget, and within scope
- Strong stakeholder engagement and satisfaction
- High-quality learning solutions aligned with business needs
Why Join
- Work with a collaborative and supportive L&D team
- Gain exposure to high-impact enterprise training initiatives
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic learning programs
- Potential for contract extension or longer-term opportunities
Interview Process
- 2–3 rounds of virtual interviews
Apply Now
If you’re a results-driven Project Manager with L&D experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced, stakeholder-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.
Why Kelly?
At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!
