Learning & Development Project Manager

LTA Research•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

LTA Research is seeking a Learning & Development Project Manager to drive execution of its learning and development priorities. Reporting to the Talent Management Lead, this 12-month contract role manages LTA’s L&D projects and training operations, including LMS implementation, company-wide training coordination, and support for the Manager Efficacy Program. The initial focus is executing LTA’s company-wide L&D infrastructure work, including the training inventory, LMS evaluation and implementation, and company-wide rollout. The role also coordinates ongoing L&D training and supports the Manager Efficacy Program. The position requires managing multiple cross-functional workstreams, maintaining program data and reporting, and building repeatable processes that help L&D programs execute and scale.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, HR program management, People Operations, or related project/program management work.
Strong project management skills and experience driving cross-functional work from plan through execution.
Experience coordinating learning programs, training events, workshops, leadership development, or similar employee programs.
Strong organization, follow-through, stakeholder management, and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams, surface risks early, and operate effectively in an environment where processes are still being built.
Comfort working independently and knowing when to escalate decisions, risks, or dependencies.
Background check clearance.
Drug test clearance wherever applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing or administering an LMS or other HR technology platform.
Experience supporting manager or leadership development programs.
Experience with vendor evaluation, HRIS/LMS integrations, learning analytics, or compliance-related training.

Responsibilities

Project manage LTA’s L&D roadmap, including timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
Lead a company-wide inventory of technical, operational, safety, and leadership training, and help establish clear ownership and tracking standards.
Lead LMS vendor evaluation, recommendation, implementation, integration, testing, and rollout in partnership with HR Systems, Finance, and other stakeholders.
Facilitate the cross-functional L&D Working Group and keep workstreams moving toward decisions and deliverables.
Coordinate LTA’s learning and development training calendar, including scheduling, facilitators, communications, materials, logistics, attendance, and follow-up.
Support execution of the Manager Efficacy Program, including timelines, sessions, communications, participant logistics, tracking, and continuous improvement.
Maintain program data and reporting, gather stakeholder feedback, and surface insights and recommendations to inform L&D priorities and strategy.
Build repeatable processes and operating rhythms that make L&D programs easier to execute and scale.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan, with 100% of individual premiums and approximately 70% of dependent premiums paid.
Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance.
Parental leave.
Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
401(k) matching up to 6%.
Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for dietary restrictions.
Monthly wellness stipend.
Monthly cell phone stipend.
Yearly education stipend for certifications or classes in the employee’s field.
Fun events, swag, and occasional airship rides.