Learning and Development Manager

About the job

Project Manager - Learning & Development

Location: Remote - Thousand Oaks, CA (Part-time/PST preferred)

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2 only, no C2C)

Contract Length: 5 months (possible extension)

Compensation: $65–$72 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role

Support a critical integration initiative within a global biotech organization by leading the Learning & development workstream during a post-acquisition transition. This role is responsible for coordinating execution, tracking deliverables, and ensuring training readiness across multiple teams. The project manager will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to maintain timelines, manage risks, and ensure smooth transition into business-as-usual operations in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coordination for the Learning & Development integration workstream
• Maintain detailed project plans and execution tracking in Smartsheet
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams
• Identify, track, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies
• Prepare weekly status reports for integration leadership
• Maintain RAID logs, action logs, and meeting documentation
• Track readiness milestones and ensure Day 1 deliverables are met
• Prepare Day 30 and Day 90 integration status summaries
• Coordinate resources across project lifecycle phases
• Facilitate transition from integration phase to steady-state operations
• Ensure alignment with project management and compliance standards

Qualifications

• Project management experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or regulated environments
• Strong proficiency with Smartsheet and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience managing medium to large scale projects
• Strong risk management and dependency tracking experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices
• Experience working in cross-functional enterprise environments
• Experience with integration, transformation, or change initiatives preferred
• Knowledge of compliance, audit, or training processes preferred

Top 3 Must Have Skills

• Strong project management experience
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
• Advanced proficiency in Smartsheet

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Attend project meetings and PMO meetings
• Update project plans and execution trackers
• Follow up with stakeholders on deliverables
• Maintain project status reports and documentation
• Monitor timelines, risks, and dependencies
• Communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders
• Support integration-readiness activities
• Ensure accurate tracking of workstream tasks

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