GP Strategies

Project Manager

GP Strategies$80K — $95K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 4+ years of project or program management experience, preferably in learning or creative environments.
  • Experience managing the development of learning solutions across multiple formats including eLearning, video, virtual and classroom training, and simulations.
  • Strong ability to manage aggressive timelines with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and bringing structure to complex work.
  • Strong consulting mindset with the ability to influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full lifecycle of learning initiatives, including digital, virtual, and instructor-led assets.
  • Partner with instructional designers, learning program managers, and vendors to bring learning concepts to life.
  • Ensure new learning experiences are delivered on time, within scope, and with consistent quality.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, milestones, and risk logs.
  • Facilitate alignment across designers, SMEs, vendors, and leadership.
  • Lead working group meetings and design reviews with instructional designers, SMEs, and vendors.
  • Gather feedback, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend refinements to processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape impactful learning experiences for leaders and professionals.
  • Work in a creative environment that values collaboration and innovation.
  • Engage with multiple stakeholders across various learning formats.
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on professional development and organizational performance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Deliver Learning That Develops People and Leaders

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the design and delivery of high-impact Leadership and Professional Development learning programs. This role focuses on managing traditional L&D training development projects-from concept through delivery-working closely with instructional designers, learning program leaders, subject matter experts, and external vendors.

This is an ideal opportunity for a project manager who understands how learning is built, thrives in creative environments, and enjoys bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

What You'll Do

Lead End-to-End Learning Production
  • Manage the full lifecycle of learning initiatives, including digital, virtual, and instructor-led assets.
  • Partner with instructional designers, learning program managers, and vendors to bring learning concepts to life.
  • Ensure new learning experiences are delivered on time, within scope, and with consistent quality.

Plan, Coordinate & Execute
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, milestones, and risk logs.
  • Manage multiple concurrent initiatives with overlapping timelines and stakeholders.
  • Facilitate alignment across designers, SMEs, vendors, and leadership.

Stakeholder & Working Group Management
  • Lead working group meetings and design reviews with instructional designers, SMEs, and vendors.
  • Ensure requirements are clearly defined and validated prior to design and development.
  • Act as a trusted partner-educating stakeholders on learning design processes and best practices.

Quality, Communication & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure deliverables meet agreed-upon acceptance criteria, instructional standards, and design constraints.
  • Provide regular status updates, surface risks early, and celebrate wins.
  • Gather feedback, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend refinements to processes.
  • Support production roadmaps, vendor coordination, and budget tracking

What Makes You a Great Fit

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 4+ years of project or program management experience, preferably in learning or creative environments.
  • Experience managing the development of learning solutions across multiple formats:
    • eLearning
    • Video
    • Virtual and classroom training
    • Simulations, games, or nudges
  • Strong ability to manage aggressive timelines with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Highly organized, able to prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and bringing structure to complex work.
  • Strong consulting mindset with the ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Collaborative, relationship-driven approach to teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree or professional certification in Project Management, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or related fields.
  • Experience using SAM or Agile learning development methodologies.
  • 3+ years of experience in Learning & Development or a creative studio environment.
  • Experience leading design reviews and working sessions with SMEs.
  • Ability to educate stakeholders on adult learning principles and address common learning misconceptions.
  • Automotive industry experience a plus.

Why This Role Matters

You will play a key role in shaping the learning experiences that develop leaders, strengthen professional capability, and support organizational performance. Your ability to manage complexity, align diverse contributors, and deliver high-quality learning solutions will directly influence the success of critical leadership and development initiatives.

About GP Strategies

GP Strategies Corporation is a provider of training, consulting, and engineering services to the corporate and government sectors. The company's offerings include training and development programs, leadership development, and engineering services. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. The company's customers include major corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions. The company operates in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company is also involved in the development of advanced technology solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about GP Strategies
Size
4,343 employees
Market Cap
$363.7 million
Industry
Net Income
$7 million
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
-0.7%
Revenue
$473.1 million
NASDAQ

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