[Hiring] Learning & Development Project Manager @MCGARITY CONSULTING GROUP

Role Description

McGarity is expanding its bench of experienced Learning Project Managers to support growing client demand. This is a contract position for a seasoned L&D professional who thrives in a fast-moving consultancy environment, can manage multiple concurrent projects across diverse client engagements, and understands the full e-learning development lifecycle from kickoff through LMS deployment.

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles for custom e-learning development engagements from kickoff through final delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestone schedules, and risk logs.
• Coordinate across instructional designers, multimedia developers, SMEs, and client stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate kickoff meetings, milestone reviews, and client status updates.
• Track deliverable quality, review cycles, and client approval status across multiple concurrent projects.
• Identify and escalate timeline risks proactively with mitigation recommendations.
• Manage client expectations and maintain clear, professional communication throughout each engagement.
• Support LMS deployment coordination including SCORM upload, testing, and completion tracking confirmation.
• Maintain version-controlled project documentation and deliverable records.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience within a learning and development or instructional design environment — required.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full e-learning development lifecycle (analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation).
• Working knowledge of Articulate Storyline 360 or comparable authoring tools — must be able to speak the language of the development team.
• Familiarity with ADDIE, SAT, or Agile instructional design methodology.
• Experience with SCORM standards and LMS deployment processes.
• Strong command of project management tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Microsoft Project, or equivalent).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — client-facing experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different clients and industries.

Requirements

• PMP, Prosci, or equivalent project management certification — preferred.
• Experience in a consultancy or agency environment managing external client relationships — preferred.
• Background in healthcare, compliance, or regulated-environment training projects — preferred.
• Familiarity with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements — preferred.
• Experience with xAPI or SCORM 2004 reporting and LMS analytics — preferred.
• Knowledge of Kirkpatrick evaluation methodology — preferred.

Company Description

McGarity Consulting Group is a Chicago-based learning and organizational development consultancy with 11 years of experience delivering custom learning solutions across regulated, compliance-intensive, and technically complex environments. We are a WBENC women-owned and NMSDC minority-owned business serving clients across healthcare, energy, financial services, insurance, and professional services.