Learning Program Manager

Summary

Join the Wikimedia Foundation's People Growth & Belonging Team as a remote Project Coordinator for a 9-month contract! You will play a vital role in coordinating and driving key learning and development initiatives, including leadership development and staff upskilling programs. This involves managing stakeholders, vendors, and logistics, ensuring seamless coordination across various projects. You will also contribute to the design and development of learning programs and facilitate training sessions. The ideal candidate possesses proven project management skills, experience in L&D initiatives, and knowledge of adult learning principles. This is a fully remote position with a competitive salary.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects to completion
• Demonstrated success in managing org-wide L&D initiatives
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, facilitation techniques, and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Experience in vendor management
• Essential skills on diversity, equity and inclusion
• Versatility acting in both coordination and facilitation of training sessions
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Act as a project coordinator for our flagship, in-person leadership development program, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and aligned with organizational goals, from the socialization plan to training and coaching delivery
• Make the connection between the different stakeholders who are responsible for the deliverables including organizing teams, travel/logistics, and content providers, ensuring seamless coordination
• Support the project and its content's design and development as needed
• Lead the coordination of our broader staff upskilling initiatives, including but not limited to: (1) vendor management, (2) creation and execution of a comprehensive internal communication plan to drive awareness and participation, (3) coordination and running of training sessions, including schedules, attendance, and post-training evaluations/metrics, (4) facilitation of internally-led classes as needed
• Be a learning design partner for our upcoming global, in-person staff gathering, supporting the learning track design alongside the project’s team, leading negotiation with vendors, onboarding those vendors, and supporting the implementation of learning sessions during the event
• Be a learning design partner and a project coordinator for a Foundation-wide initiative to foster healthy interactions across lines of difference, collaborating with the project team and with vendors to shape and deliver successful provisions which will ultimately help staff co-create spaces to have dialogue on various topics with respect and care for diversity of thought

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the free knowledge movement
• Experience in tech and/or not-for-profit organizations
• Experience working across different sociopolitical and cultural contexts
• Ability to adapt and pivot in complex environments

Benefits

Remote work