People & Culture Project Manager, L&D

BDO USA • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • $60,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The People & Culture Project Manager, Learning and Development, manages L&D projects from planning through implementation. The role coordinates stakeholders and manages project timelines, resources, risks, and dependencies to ensure alignment with organizational goals. It also supports process improvements, technology enhancements, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the L&D function.

The position leads or supports learning initiatives and internal L&D projects, including operating model changes, process enhancements, and tool rollouts. It develops project plans, monitors progress and accountabilities, manages multiple concurrent projects, and helps ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three or more years of experience in learning and supporting adult continuing education in a corporate environment.
• Experience managing the work of direct and/or indirect reports.
• Experience with program management and with both e-learning and face-to-face training from concept to application.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Experience with virtual learning platforms.
• Knowledge of adult learning concepts applicable to corporate training delivery.
• Ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and manage project dependencies.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while maintaining delivery timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adjust priorities based on changing requirements.
• Ability to support implementation of learning technologies, platforms, and methodologies.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and apply feedback and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Ability to support governance and escalation workflows in a structured manner.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a professional services firm in a corporate environment, such as accounting, consulting, or advisory.
• Experience applying adult learning concepts.
• Experience with learning experience platforms.
• Experience with survey and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of selected projects in alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with National L&D team members and business stakeholders to establish project goals and support learning initiatives from scoping through implementation.
• Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, monitor accountabilities, and adjust progress to support successful project completion and effective use of firm resources.
• Lead or support internal L&D projects, such as operating model changes, process enhancements, and tool rollouts.
• Manage dependencies across teams and stakeholders to coordinate execution.
• Promote consistent, disciplined project execution without unnecessary complexity.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing issues to keep projects on track.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balance competing priorities, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Support implementation of learning technologies, platforms, and methodologies as part of project delivery.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Support governance, escalation, and decision-making processes as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• BDO describes its Total Rewards benefits as comprehensive; specific benefits are not enumerated in the posting.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), offering participants beneficial ownership in the firm and a stake in its success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level