Project Manager - Curriculum Design and Development Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Manager - Curriculum Design and Development Lead based in United States.

• Oversee curriculum design and development activities for a large-scale federal government contract, ensuring alignment with client objectives, project requirements, and quality standards.
• Manage and coordinate the development of course materials, scripts, exercises, classroom resources, self-study manuals, and other instructional tools.
• Design and redesign education and training content using adult learning methodologies, instructional theories, e-learning practices, and learner-centered approaches to maximize engagement and understanding.
• Support project management activities assigned by program leadership and government stakeholders, helping maintain delivery schedules, priorities, and project objectives.
• Track and analyze metrics related to the performance and effectiveness of curriculum and course materials, using findings to inform improvements.
• Prepare and support accurate, timely, and comprehensive reports required by federal clients.
• Partner with program leadership to identify and resolve issues involving quality, performance, schedules, staffing, financials, and overall project delivery.
• Provide expert guidance on project management, operational, scheduling, and curriculum development best practices, processes, standards, and procedures.
• Serve as a primary client contact for curriculum and training initiatives, responding to requests, providing guidance, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and maintain key project management documentation, including project management plans, Work Breakdown Structures, Integrated Master Schedules, reports, and related deliverables.
• Ensure all project and curriculum deliverables meet established quality, performance, and client expectations.
• Evaluate analytical results, develop or adapt analytical techniques, and apply data-driven insights to improve project and training outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and apply relevant industry methodologies and tools to strengthen operational effectiveness.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in curriculum development, training, project management, consulting, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with adult learning methodologies, e-learning development, instructional theories, learning models, and related technologies.
• Experience managing or supporting complex projects and transformation initiatives within the federal government environment.
• Strong project management capabilities, including the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, schedules, and deliverables.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information and develop practical solutions.
• Experience engaging with senior-level stakeholders and supporting complex client relationships.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with program teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to receive feedback constructively and incorporate it into project work and deliverables.
• Strategic and forward-looking mindset with an understanding of evolving learning, marketing, and technology trends.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide expert guidance and build trusted relationships.
• Self-starter mentality, proactive approach, and strong attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure while maintaining a flexible, positive, and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Experience with business development pursuits, management consulting, team leadership, or federal client engagements is highly desirable.

• Opportunity to lead high-impact curriculum and training initiatives supporting federal government programs.
• Remote work arrangement with occasional travel required for in-person meetings.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of project management, instructional design, adult learning, data analysis, and process improvement.
• Exposure to complex federal projects and transformation initiatives.
• Opportunity to collaborate with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional growth through involvement in large-scale program delivery, curriculum strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful public-sector programs and improved government service delivery.
• Contingent hire position with the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical work.