Project Manager (Learning Management System)

Health Research Incorporated • Menands, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the successful migration of a statewide legacy learning management system (LMS) serving over 60,000 users to a new platform. This role will oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle, including planning, implementation, stakeholder coordination, and post-launch stabilization. The Project Manager will work closely with the LMS vendor, state agency information technology teams, and program stakeholders to ensure the system meets operational, training, and compliance needs. Internally the Project Manager will work with unit leadership and stakeholders to establish policies for instructional design, and categorization, life cycle, maintenance, and sunsetting of learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience in program administration/management, project management, or a related field; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and six years of such experience; OR eight years of such experience.
• At least two years of experience must have included supervision of staff.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field (Information Technology, Learning and Development, Instructional Design, Adult Education.
• PMP certification.
• Experience working within a public sector and/or grant-funded environment.
• Work experience and/or familiarity with statewide or enterprise-level learning systems supporting large user populations.
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Leading the successful migration of a statewide legacy learning management system (LMS) serving over 60,000 users to a new platform.
• Overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle, including planning, implementation, stakeholder coordination, and post-launch stabilization.
• Working closely with the LMS vendor, state agency information technology teams, and program stakeholders to ensure the system meets operational, training, and compliance needs.
• Working with unit leadership and stakeholders to establish policies for instructional design, and categorization, life cycle, maintenance, and sunsetting of learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

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