Digital Learning Project Manager
Location: Reading (Hybrid – 3 days per week on site)
Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: ASAP start – until 31 May 2027
Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Digital Learning Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of digital learning initiatives within a Digital Learning Development (DLD) function.
Digital Learning Development is a multi‑disciplinary team supporting Global Pharmaceutical, Quality, and Commercialisation learning academies. This is a key delivery role, partnering closely with the Head of DLD to ensure high‑quality learning solutions are delivered efficiently, consistently, and at scale.
The role requires strong project management capability combined with a solid understanding of instructional design principles, digital learning technologies, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Delivery
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for digital learning initiatives.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to agreed quality standards.
- Allocate and manage internal resources efficiently, making informed decisions on priorities, scope, and risk mitigation.
- Assign and manage external vendors and managed service providers for content and asset creation.
- Use project management tools to track end‑to‑end delivery and provide regular progress and performance reporting.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with Learning Academy clients, subject matter experts, instructional designers, and DLD team members to gather requirements and ensure alignment.
- Coordinate project kick‑offs and provide structured updates throughout the project lifecycle.
- Apply the ADDIE methodology pragmatically, adapting delivery approaches as required.
Content Development Oversight
- Oversee the development and curation of digital learning content, including:
- Rapid and customised e‑learning modules
- Bespoke learning platforms
- Videos, branding, and interactive learning resources
- Implement quality assurance processes to ensure content usability, consistency, and learning effectiveness.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Project Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience delivering projects within digital learning, L&D, or educational technology environments.
- Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
- Proficiency with project management tools and digital learning platforms (e.g. LMS and authoring tools).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across global teams.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving capabilities.
- Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is advantageous.