Senior Project Manager - Learning Management System Migration

Senior Project Manager - Learning Management System Migration

Location: Madison, WI (Hybrid - onsite one day per week)

Type: Contract

Duration: Through end of year, with potential extension based on project needs

Overview: We are seeking a senior-level Project Manager to lead a large-scale Learning Management System (LMS) migration initiative. This role will manage the delivery of a complex, customer-facing platform that supports training, professional development, and digital content delivery. The project involves migrating from a legacy LMS to a modern, cloud-based solution and is part of a broader strategic product modernization effort. This is a high-impact role requiring ownership of delivery outcomes, strong coordination across technical and business teams, and effective management of external vendors. The Project Manager will work closely with a Business Analyst and Change Manager as part of a broader delivery team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a complex LMS migration with multiple workstreams and dependencies
• Own project planning, timelines, risk management, and delivery governance
• Coordinate and manage multiple external vendors and implementation partners
• Partner closely with technology, data, security, product, and content teams
• Translate business and product requirements into executable delivery plans
• Oversee system integrations, data migration, testing, and release readiness
• Manage stakeholder communication, executive reporting, and escalation paths
• Ensure delivery quality while balancing speed, scope, and business impact
• Support change management and rollout planning to minimize disruption to users

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Senior-level project management experience leading large, complex software implementations
• Proven success delivering customer-facing or commercial platforms
• Strong experience managing system integrations, data flows, and security considerations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vendors within a single program
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and decision tracking practices

Top Skills:

• Enterprise Project Management
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Risk, Dependency, and Delivery Governance
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Executive Communication & Presence
• Change Awareness and Organizational Readiness
• Tools & Technologies
• Learning Management Systems (LMS) or similar SaaS platforms
• Project planning and reporting tools
• Systems integration and data migration concepts
• Testing methodologies (system, integration, UAT)
• Change management frameworks (knowledge of ADKAR a plus)