Job description
At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.
Skillsoft’s Professional Services team provides world-class, value-add services that enable our customers to maximize the impact of their learning investment. We do this through the strategic utilization of content, technology, and learning and development methodologies that drive business results. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Professional Services team to oversee complex implementations and multi-faceted learning delivery engagements.
The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing multiple customer engagements at a time, working to ensure Skillsoft customers are experiencing a successful Percipio platform implementation/integration that is paired with a Professional Services engagement. This role will also be responsible for overseeing more complex learning delivery and strategy engagements that may encompass a portfolio of programs that require strong project management oversight to ensure resources are aligned, tasks are completed on time, and scope is managed.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Contributes to strategic planning by identifying project opportunities and aligning project goals with organizational objectives
- Responsible for establishing project plans and schedules
- Facilitates the development of project deliverables with cross-functional teams
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
- High level oversight of multiple projects managed within a customer portfolio
- Establishes and maintains necessary resource commitments to ensure successful project completion
- Proactively monitors and reviews project accomplishments and results against plans
- Adjusts strategy and plans based on project progress, scoping changes, and identified risks
- Executes appropriate risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks with contingency planning to ensure business priorities and quality standards are met
- Communicates effectively with clients, senior leadership, and other stakeholders (internal and external), managing expectations and addressing concerns
- Identifies and resolves project-related issues, using critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Actively manages cross-functional teams as needed
- Leads and motivates project teams, providing guidance, mentoring, and support
Required Qualifications
- 6 + years of experience managing projects as a billable consultant
- Strong experience with virtual and collaboration web tools
- Desktop application skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Teams) with ability to learn new technologies and applications quickly as new application skills are required for the position
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
- Team player and a strong relationship builder
- Ability to conduct business in a virtual environment, working with multiple virtual teams across multiple time zones
- History of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously, requiring minimal oversight
- Organized with effective skills in problem solving, decision making, and written and verbal communication
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of LMS or LCMS platforms, and preferably the integration of learning content with LMS platforms
- Knowledge of talent transformation, Learning & Development, organizational learning, and/or change management
- PMP certification or equivalent a plus
MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:
Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.
Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.
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