People & Culture Project Manager, L&D
BDO USA, P.C. Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · $60K–$85K/yr
Accounting · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The People & Culture Project Manager manages Learning & Development projects from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role coordinates stakeholders, manages project timelines and resources, and supports process improvements and technology enhancements.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in learning and adult continuing education within a corporate environment. Proficiency in project management, learning technologies, and Microsoft Office is required, along with experience in a professional services firm.
Benefits
Full description
Job Summary:
The P&C Project Manager, Learning and Development, manages Learning & Development projects from planning through implementation. This role focuses on coordinating stakeholders, managing timelines, resources, risks, and dependencies, while ensuring projects align with organizational goals. The position also supports process improvements, implementation of technology enhancements, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the L&D function.
Job Duties:
- Leads the planning, execution, and delivery of select projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
- Collaborates with National L&D team members and business stakeholders to establish project goals and support assigned learning initiatives across project lifecycle for scoping to implementation
- Develops detailed project plans, allocates resources, monitors accountabilities and monitors/adjusts progress to ensure successful project completion that maximizes the firm’s resources
- Leads or supports internal L&D projects (e.g., Operating model changes, process enhancements, tool rollouts)
- Manages dependencies across teams and stakeholders to ensure coordinated execution
- Promotes consistent, disciplined project execution without unnecessary complexity
- Identifies and mitigates project risks, proactively addressing issues to keep projects on track
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and adapting to changing requirements
- Supports the implementation of new learning technologies, platforms, and methodologies as part of project delivery
- Maintains documentation and ensures compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and industry standards
- Supports governance, escalation, and decision-making processes as needed
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree, required
Experience:
- Three (3) or more years of experience in learning and supporting adult continuing education in a corporate environment, required
- Experience managing the work of direct and/or indirect reports, required
- Experience with program management as well as both e-learning and face-to-face training from concept to application, required
- Experience at a professional services firm, required, in a corporate environment (accounting, consulting or advisory, etc.), preferred
- Experience applying adult learning concepts, preferred
License/Certifications:
- N/A
Software:
- Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word, required
- Learning management systems, required
- Virtual learning platforms, required
- Experience with learning experience platforms, preferred
- Experience with survey and reporting tools, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of adult learning concepts applicable to corporate training delivery
- Skill in developing and managing project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Skill in coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and managing project dependencies
- Able to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while maintaining delivery timelines
- Able to manage multiple concurrent projects and adjust priorities based on changing requirements
- Able to support implementation of learning technologies, platforms, and methodologies
- Able to gather, analyze, and apply feedback and lessons learned for continuous improvement
- Able to maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and industry standards
- Able to support governance and escalation workflows in a structured manner
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $60,000 - $85,000 Maryland Range: $60,000 - $85,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $60,000 - $85,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more!
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets Click here to find out more!
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