Senior Project Manager

About us

Talent Garden is a leading digital skills academy in Europe, empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in the innovation ecosystem through diverse learning experiences. With online, offline, and hybrid courses, corporate programs and work and events spaces we offer an unparalleled vision to combine work life and learning.

Founded in Italy in 2011, Talent Garden has trained over 25,000 professionals in digital skills and business innovation, developed tailored corporate education programs for Fortune 500 companies, and built a network of 13 campuses in 4 countries, hosting over 4,500 innovators from startups, corporate labs, investors, and SMEs.

The role

We are on the lookout for a Senior Project Manager to join our Corporate Transformation B2B team. Your mission will be to manage the micro-design, planning, and delivery of learning programs, ensuring PMO alignment, budget control, and timely execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead project implementation, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with Talent Garden standards
• Contribute to the micro-design and planning of training sessions, ensuring the content is tailored to client needs and enhances participant engagement
• Manage client relationships, ensuring trust and clear communication throughout the program lifecycle
• Plan and schedule program deliveries, coordinating faculty and client agendas
• Manage and control program execution, ensuring that all program goals and expectations are met
• Ensure smooth communication with all project stakeholders, including participants, business leaders, and external suppliers
• Negotiate scope, timelines, and deliverables with clients and suppliers, ensuring mutual satisfaction and project sustainability
• Develop and track reports to monitor project progress, including performance metrics, project economics, and client feedback
• Manage project budgets, ensuring they stay within the agreed limits and providing regular financial reports to stakeholders
• Continuously improve operational procedures related to program delivery
• Align project stakeholders on progress and ensure that the learning experience meets client expectations

About you

Ideally, you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with at least 5 years of experience in the learning or corporate training environment.

On top of this, you:

• Have experience in Learning/Edu/Innovation environments and are familiar with the micro-design and planning of training sessions
• Excel at managing client relations, proactively solving issues, and providing effective solutions
• Manage project budgets confidently and report clearly on progress and financials.
• Bring solid experience in PMO methodologies and negotiation with clients and suppliers
• Demonstrate resilience and self-control during periods of intense workload, embracing challenges
• Show passion for innovation, startups, digital transformation, and talent strategies
• Work collaboratively and flexibly as a team player, committed to achieving shared goals while enjoying the process
• Communicate fluently in both oral and written Italian and English
• Are based in Milan or can commute there on a weekly basis
• Have experience in leading small teams or mentoring junior colleagues (nice to have)

Perks and benefits

• Hybrid work environment, combining remote flexibility with regular on-site collaboration across our campuses
• Access to all our co-working spaces across Europe
• Free access to all our Master courses
• Meal vouchers and a €1,000 welfare budget to spend as you like (available only in Italy)
• Mum&Dad policy offering (even more) flexible remote work options for expecting parents, a €1,000 bonus, and additional leave for dads to bond with their child
• An extra 6 working days of vacation each year, on top of local regulations
• December 24 and 31 automatically become holidays when they fall on weekdays
• Company-provided MacBook
• Access to discounts, events, and networking opportunities at our co-working spaces
• P.S. We're pet-friendly, so you're welcome to bring your furry friend to work

Selection process

Submit your application. Send us your CV and feel free to showcase your personality. If you prefer a creative format, go ahead.

Response time. We'll get back to you within 10 days if we're a match. If not, we'll still do our best to notify you promptly.

Initial video call. An initial video call with our Talent team will be scheduled to assess cultural fit. Make sure to check out our company page beforehand.

Next steps. For this role, there will be a couple of rounds of interviews, one of which will include a project work assignment.

Final step. The last stage in the process is a call with our CEO.

At Talent Garden, diversity is our strength. We're committed to a safe, inclusive environment, welcoming applicants regardless of background. While we set high standards, we encourage individuals, especially women, not to let the fear of not being a perfect fit hold them back. We prioritize talent over traditional qualifications and invite passionate individuals to apply. Your unique strengths could make a valuable contribution to our team

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