Learning Project Manager

We are working with our client in the defense technology industry to locate an experienced Learning Project Manager to support a structured onboarding and field-readiness program for approximately 60 Field Test Engineers and future hires. The client is developing a more consistent and measurable onboarding experience using self-paced learning, technical job aids, structured on-the-job training (OJT), coach guidance, and performance-based qualification assessments.The Project Manager will coordinate this accelerated technical training initiative, overseeing production schedules, deliverables, stakeholder reviews, risks, and approvals to ensure the program stays on track and meets established quality standards.Start Date: ASAPDuration: Through December 2026 for Phase 1; potential extensionHours: Up to 40 hours per weekLocation: RemoteResponsibilities:Develop and maintain the project schedule, production backlog, deliverable tracking, milestones, and status reporting.Coordinate the work of the Learning Strategist, Senior Instructional Designer/OJT Specialist, Learning Developer/Graphic Designer, and QA Specialist.Lead weekly production meetings to review progress, dependencies, risks, decisions, and stakeholder approvals.Track deliverables through development, technical review, quality assurance, client approval, and launch readiness.Manage stakeholder review cycles, consolidated feedback, version control, and change-control requests.Monitor project scope, resources, deadlines, and dependencies, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.Coordinate pilot planning, coach orientation, feedback collection, corrective actions, and launch handoff if the project is extended into 2027.Required Experience:Experience managing complex, multi-workstream instructional design, eLearning development, and technical training projects.Strong project planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, and stakeholder communication skills.Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent deliverables, review cycles, approval processes, and tight deadlines.Experience coordinating instructional designers, eLearning developers, technical SMEs, and QA specialists.Proficiency with project management tools, production tracking, change logs, and status reporting.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced development environment.Preferred Experience:Experience managing technical training initiatives in aerospace, defense, energy, advanced manufacturing, industrial operations, or military environments.Experience with structured OJT, competency-based training, and technical qualification programs.PMP certification or comparable project management training.Experience with Smartsheet or similar project management platforms.Security / Content Handling:Project materials may include Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Personnel must comply with client-approved access, security awareness training, and information-handling requirements. Any security clearance requirement remains to be confirmed.NOTE: 100% Virtual PositionsDue to the nature of this virtual position, we anticipate a high number of responses from interested applicants. We may not be able to personally respond to your inquiry immediately but please know that your resume and email responses will be reviewed. The pay range for this is $68.00 to $73.00 per hour. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, relevant education, certifications and specific work location.Clarity Consultants is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.About Us:Clarity Consultants helps you take Talent Development objectives from vision to reality. Our elite L&D consultants deliver game-changing strategies and training. The world’s most forward-thinking companies trust Clarity to design, develop, and deploy learning programs that create more engaged and future-ready employees. For over 30 years, we’ve provided consulting talent for every element of learning and talent development including Needs Assessments, Learning Strategy & Planning, Instructional Design & eLearning Development, Training Facilitation & Delivery, Learning Technology Strategy & Support, Organizational Development & Change Management.If the above opportunity is not a good fit for you and you are a learning and development or creative professional, visit https://jobs.clarityconsultants.com/ to join our talent network.