Learning & Development Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026. Randstad Sourceright scores B on the Alion truth index.
Learning & Development Project Manager
Shape the future of frontline leadership across our global manufacturing footprint in an office-first environment based in Slough on a 12-month contract.
This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with business needs.
What you will get:
An agile career and dynamic working culture.
An inclusive and ethical workplace.
Competitive hourly rate.
Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.
What you will do:
Lead the global project management, roll-out, and governance of the Front-Line Leader Program across 8 global sites.
Partner with Global HR business partners, L&D teams, and operational leaders to translate capability frameworks into practical learning journeys.
Establish detailed project plans, milestones, site readiness timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
Drive stakeholder engagement and change management initiatives to ensure seamless site adoption and alignment.
Implement robust evaluation frameworks to measure learner engagement, behavior change, and operational impact.
Coordinate internal facilitators, subject matter experts, and external training providers.
Facilitate regular project governance meetings and present status reports to senior leadership.
What we are looking for:
Proven experience in L&D Project or Program Management leading multi-site or global leadership program deployments.
Solid grounding in adult learning principles, instructional design concepts, and change management strategies.
Demonstrated track record of defining L&D success metrics and evaluating program business impact.
Exceptional matrix stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse international teams.
Professional background in Life Sciences, Pharma, CDMO, Automotive, or other complex industrial sectors.
Professional fluency in English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.
Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.