Senior Project Manager

GP Strategies • Troy, MI

14d • Remote

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.
• Applying structured frameworks while collaborating within enterprise PMO environments.
• Proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Delivering crisp, actionable updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Connecting workstreams and managing dependencies with precision.
• Tracking KPIs and providing transparent, data‑driven reporting.
• You pivot quickly without losing sight of outcomes.
• You’re energized by complexity and speed.
• You bring clarity, structure, and process—without being rigid.
• You move seamlessly between tactical execution and strategic planning.
• You streamline workflows while maintaining compliance.
• You absorb information quickly and facilitate leadership‑level conversations with confidence.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field; PMP or similar certification a plus.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees