Manage company-wide learning and development projects, including training inventory, LMS vendor evaluation and implementation, training coordination, and the Manager Efficacy Program. Responsibilities include project planning, stakeholder communication, cross-functional facilitation, vendor coordination, reporting, risk management, training logistics, and process improvement. The role requires building scalable L&D operating processes and supporting learning strategy execution.
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
LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
LTA Sunnyvale, California, USA Office
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
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