Senior Project Manager - Learning and Development

The Senior Project Manager, Learning and Development, will lead complex, high-impact L&D projects that support the strategic growth and development of the organization. This role will focus on end-to-end project management of large-scale initiatives, aligning L&D strategies with company goals, and delivering results through effective cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of advanced project management expertise, strategic thinking, and experience organizing learning for large matrixed organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Directors of Team Member and Leadership Development planning and executing multi-faceted L&D projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develop project plans with clear timelines, objectives, milestones, and risk management strategies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the impact of L&D initiatives.
• Act as a strategic partner to key stakeholders, including executive leadership, HR, department heads, and subject matter experts.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment sessions to gather input, set expectations, and secure commitment to project objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams, ensuring open communication and project transparency.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage relationships with external vendors and consultants, ensuring quality and adherence to project timelines.
• Prepare executive-level reports on project progress, achievements, and lessons learned.
• Develop change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new learning initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate with leaders to ensure L&D projects align with organizational culture and address potential resistance.
• Design communication and engagement plans and tools that support the successful implementation and sustainment of learning initiatives.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Learning or Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of project management experience, ideally within Learning and Development, Organizational Development, or a similar function.
• Proven experience leading large, high-impact projects with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Advanced understanding of project and content management methodologies and tools, such as Agile, Scrum, Smartsheet, LMS platforms, SharePoint, etc.
• Experience creating and maintaining websites for multiple teams 
• PMP or similar certification is highly preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and engage executive stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects with a change management focus, including the rollout of new programs, tools, or technologies.
• Familiarity with current trends and best practices in L&D, digital learning, and employee development.

At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for you, which includes Medical-Dental-Vision, a matching 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement program, wellness program, and more!  

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent years of experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Healthcare Industry experience a plus.
• Experience working in a complex, matrix environment.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way thr