Project Manager, Assistant Director – Global Learning Talent Services

. Manage learning design and development projects, including large-scale and highly complex projects, on time, to budget, and to quality standards .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeKochi • IndiaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large-scale learning design and development projects, ensuring compliance with procurement and risk management processes while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Proficient in mentoring junior project managers and utilizing project management software to measure performance and support continuous improvement.

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Project ManagementVendor ManagementLearning DesignStakeholder EngagementRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Learning Design ManagementProject PlanningPerformance MeasurementLearning Science KnowledgeEvidence-Based Design Standards

Soft Skills

MentoringStrategic ThinkingRelationship BuildingLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Project Management SoftwareMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Learning DevelopmentComplianceProcurement ProcessesRisk ManagementContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage learning design and development projects, including large-scale and highly complex projects, on time, to budget, and to quality standards
Develop detailed project plans identifying deliverable due dates and review cycles
Establish and maintain relationships with subject matter resources, learning stakeholders, and third-party learning vendors
Ensure compliance with procurement, finance, and Risk Management processes
Coordinate and monitor vendor project managers, designers, and developers
Identify and assess risks and consult with leadership and stakeholders on options
Facilitate and lead regular project and team meetings
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Share project management best practices and support continuous improvement
Mentor and guide junior project managers
Advise leadership on competing priorities and resource management
Initiate and ensure timely publication of learning content
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
Manage projects autonomously with limited supervision while supporting multiple projects simultaneously

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8-10 years of experience managing learning design and development projects, preferably globally and/or for a dispersed client base
Experience managing vendors
Experience concurrently managing multiple, large-scale, highly complex learning and development projects across all delivery channels/types
Experience using project management software, including Microsoft Excel
Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with business customers/clients, including senior or C-suite stakeholders
Experience thinking and acting strategically and commercially in pursuit of wider EY business objectives
Experience mentoring and providing guidance to junior team members
Strong knowledge of learning end-to-end processes and standards
Knowledge of learning science and evidence-based design standards and practices
Bachelor’s degree and ideally higher professional or master’s qualification in a related discipline (preferred/ideal, not required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working
Opportunity to work in a multicultural and multinational environment
Continuous learning and development opportunities
Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact
Leadership insights, coaching and confidence-building
Diverse and inclusive culture
Physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being benefits (country-dependent)