Senior Project Manager
About The Position
Senior Project Manager – Learning & Development Location: Remote (West Coast hours required). We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive high‑visibility, enterprise‑level HR initiatives for one of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical companies. If you thrive in fast‑moving environments, bring structure without rigidity, and love solving complex problems that shape how organizations develop talent—this role is built for you. About the Role This is a strategic, high‑ownership position where you’ll lead complex Learning & Development (L&D) programs across multiple workstreams. The environment moves quickly—think startup energy backed by enterprise scale. You’ll need the agility to pivot, the discipline to execute, and the mindset to treat HR and L&D initiatives like products that evolve through feedback and continuous improvement. This is initially a fixed term role till the end of October 2026, but very likely to extend for another year or more. You will be embedded with our pharma/life sciences client to support work on their L&D initiatives for HR processes.
Requirements
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments (nice to have), especially within HR or L&D programs (highly preferred).
- Background in performance management systems or talent development platforms.
- Proven success in high‑intensity, startup‑like settings where you bring your consultative expertise to the client.
- Strong familiarity with enterprise PMO methodologies.
- Tech‑savvy and comfortable with digital collaboration and reporting tools.
- 8+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years supporting HR or L&D initiatives.
- Proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field; PMP or similar certification a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of multi‑workstream L&D projects aligned with enterprise PMO standards.
- Navigate shifting priorities with confidence while maintaining project momentum.
- Balance detailed project execution with big‑picture strategic thinking.
- Identify friction points and recommend process improvements that respect client systems.
- Facilitate discussions, synthesize inputs, and mitigate issues on behalf of leadership.
- Support the design and optimization of HR processes aligned with organizational rhythms.
- Champion a product‑oriented approach to L&D—prioritizing user experience, feedback loops, and scalability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
