Senior Project Manager

GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers, and they are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact Learning & Development initiatives for a major pharmaceutical client. This role requires a proactive, strategic thinker who excels in dynamic environments and can drive complex programs end-to-end.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multiple L&D workstreams, ensuring alignment with enterprise PMO standards
• Manage timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations with clarity and precision
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes, reduce friction, and enhance program effectiveness
• Provide structured frameworks, actionable updates, and strategic insights to leadership
• Support HR and L&D initiatives as products with a focus on user experience and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• 8+ years of project/program management experience, preferably supporting HR, L&D, or enterprise-wide initiatives
• Strong ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-visibility environments
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• Strength in process improvement, vendor management, and operational excellence
• Proficiency with PM tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Jira
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or highly regulated environments
• HR operations, performance management, or L&D delivery experience
• PMP or similar certification is a plus