Project Manager (Blackboard LMS)

Pivot Path Solutions

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pivot Path Solutions, LLC, a government contracting and business solutions firm, is seeking a Project Manager (PM) to lead enterprise-wide eLearning and Learning Management System (LMS) initiatives, with a primary focus on Blackboard LMS implementation, administration, and optimization. This role involves overseeing the entire training program lifecycle, from planning and curriculum development to system integration, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring. The PM will act as a central coordinator for technical teams, instructional designers, and leadership to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of learning solutions.

Requirements

8+ years of Project Management experience in IT, training, or digital transformation.
Demonstrated experience managing Blackboard LMS (REQUIRED).
Proven success delivering enterprise eLearning programs or LMS implementations.
Experience working in structured or regulated environments.
Strong expertise in Blackboard LMS administration and course management.
Strong expertise in SCORM content packaging and deployment.
Strong expertise in HTML/CSS for LMS customization.
Familiarity with instructional design methodologies.
Familiarity with LMS integrations and data reporting tools.
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery frameworks.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain government-granted security clearance.

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent project management certification.
Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master).
Blackboard or LMS-related certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project execution across planning, development, deployment, and sustainment.
Develop and maintain Project Charter, Project Management Plan (PMP), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and Integrated Master Schedule.
Facilitate kickoff meetings, recurring status updates, and executive briefings.
Manage scope, schedule, risks, and resource allocation across multiple workstreams.
Serve as the primary lead for Blackboard LMS operations and strategy, overseeing course configuration, deployment, lifecycle management, user roles, permissions, enrollment, grade center configuration, learner performance tracking, and LMS integrations.
Ensure all content is SCORM-compliant, optimized for LMS delivery, Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 accessible, and structured using standardized templates (HTML/CSS).
Provide hands-on administration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of the LMS environment.
Advise stakeholders on LMS governance, scalability, and best practices.
Lead the development and delivery of online courses, microlearning modules, multimedia content, knowledge checks, assessments, and scenario-based learning.
Guide instructional design strategy aligned to adult learning principles, role-based learning paths, and competency frameworks.
Coordinate closely with instructional designers, SMEs, and developers to ensure quality and consistency.
Serve as the primary interface between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Facilitate workshops, requirements sessions, and feedback cycles.
Translate stakeholder needs into actionable project plans and technical solutions.
Provide clear, concise communication at both working and executive levels.
Establish and enforce QA processes for LMS content and system functionality.
Ensure compliance with accessibility and digital content standards.
Deliver monthly status reports and dashboards, performance metrics, training effectiveness analysis, LMS usage, completion rates, and learner analytics.
Maintain documentation, knowledge repositories, and audit-ready artifacts.