Learning & Development (L&D) Project Manager

Please note: this is a 12-month contract position.

LTA Research is seeking a Learning & Development Project Manager to drive execution of our learning and development priorities. Reporting to the Talent Management Lead, this role will manage LTA’s L&D projects and training operations, including LMS implementation, company-wide training coordination, and support for the Manager Efficacy Program.
The initial focus will be leading execution of LTA’s company-wide L&D infrastructure work, including the training inventory, LMS evaluation and implementation, and company-wide rollout. The role will also coordinate ongoing L&D training and support the Manager Efficacy Program. 

Responsibilities:

• Project manage LTA’s L&D roadmap, including timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Lead the company-wide inventory of technical, operational, safety, and leadership training and help establish clear ownership and tracking standards.
• Lead the LMS vendor evaluation, recommendation, implementation, integration, testing, and rollout in partnership with HR Systems, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate the cross-functional L&D Working Group and keep workstreams moving toward decisions and deliverables.
• Coordinate LTA’s learning and development training calendar, including scheduling, facilitators, communications, materials, logistics, attendance, and follow-up.
• Support execution of the Manager Efficacy Program, including program timelines, sessions, communications, participant logistics, tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain program data and reporting, gather stakeholder feedback, and surface insights and recommendations to inform L&D priorities and strategy.
• Build repeatable processes and operating rhythms that make L&D programs easier to execute and scale.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, HR program management, People Operations, or related project/program management work.
• Strong project management skills and experience driving cross-functional work from plan through execution.
• Experience coordinating learning programs, training events, workshops, leadership development, or similar employee programs.
• Strong organization, follow-through, stakeholder management, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, surface risks early, and operate effectively in an environment where processes are still being built.
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalate decisions, risks, or dependencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing or administering an LMS or other HR technology platform.
• Experience supporting manager or leadership development programs.
• Experience with vendor evaluation, HRIS/LMS integrations, learning analytics, or compliance-related training.

Compliance Requirements:

• Background check clearance
• Drug Test clearance wherever applicable

What We Offer!

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
• Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields