Learning Program Manager (Remote)

From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we’ve learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people – an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com.

We are currently seeking an experienced Learning Program Manager, to play a pivotal role in the ownership of multiple international Learning Event Projects for our Global Clients. This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of event delivery models and planning strategy, across In-Person, Virtual and Hybrid events on a global scale. It requires the ability to build strong, collaborative partnerships with our clients, our internal stakeholders as well as your direct reporting team.

This is an onsite role, based at our client’s office in Central London.

Job Summary

Your responsibilities will include providing strategic and consultative management and guidance to your direct regional team as well as your global project teams. You will own the end-to-end management of program lifecycles and will be the key contact and decision maker pre, during and post event delivery. You will ensure each program is delivered successfully within customers’ defined budgets, timelines and objectives. You will also support the Global Learning Events Team Manager in reporting and updating on the progress of the operational elements of each of your programs, insuring they meet internal targets and deliverables.

• Cascade and implement Program Team objectives, goals, and timelines, ensuring the teams ways of working, and project/program delivery processes are delivered accordingly.
• Implement global and regional ways of working, policies, procedures, and processes to ensure collaboration and the reduction of siloed behaviour within your direct reporting team and your project teams.
• Management of event project plans and budgets – efficiently planning events within said budget and within tight time constraints.
• Manage and allocate project work tasks to the wider team ensuring the achievement of deadlines stipulated by the client in order to deliver the program objectives.
• Work with other program managers to identify, resolve and escalate risks with internal management and key customer stakeholders, with a key focus on implementing changes to processes and ways of working to mitigate any future repeats.
• Support the Global Learning Events Team Manager in continually reviewing / improving all operational workflows – policies, procedures, processes, ways of working, guidelines, and other business-related documents as defined by GP Strategies or the customer – to advance the speed of processing, the quality of the work, and the learner experience.
• Manage and develop a team as part of a shared service environment
• Ensure team members are effective, efficient, and diligent in meeting organisational and programme goals
• Model and maintain a work environment that supports GP Strategies’ core values, vision and, missions
• Promote a team climate that values accountability, 360-degree feedback, and transparency, as well as a culture that encourages shared learning and professional development

Qualifications

You’ll be an excellent leader and will have experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce strong results, in a timely manner. You will also be able to develop efficient strategies and tactics to improve on ways of working, encouraging efficiencies and provide innovative solutions internally and externally. You will need to be confident in managing a team and delegating tasks to Senior and Junior Learning Events Coordinators, taking initiative to problem-solve perceived risks, and managing expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.

• Programme/Project management experience.
• Onsite event co-ordination and support.
• Exceptional communication skills, including expectation setting and providing clear, concise updates
• Strong Stakeholder Relationship management
• Ability to make appropriate financial and customer service decisions
• Excellent organizational skills with a customer focused approach and the ability to prioritise and manage a range of projects/events simultaneously.

With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That’s how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.

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Primary Location

GB-ENG-London

Job

Technical and Professional

Organization

GBR 402 GP Strategies Limited

Job Type

Full-time

Job Posting

Oct 11, 2024, 1:22:13 AM