Project Manager, Strategy & New Programs

Little Sprouts

Job Location:

Lawrence, KS - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 95000 - 115000

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Project Manager Strategy & New Programs

Department: Strategy & Innovation

Reports To: VP of Strategy & Innovation

Supervisory Position: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $95000-$115000 per year w/annual bonus potential

Location: Hybrid New England / Home Office

Are You Ready to Make an Immediate Impact

Babilou Family US is part of the global Babilou Family network and brings a local community-focused approach to early childhood education through our Little Sprouts Building Blocks and Heartworks schools. We are looking for a proactive and collaborative team member who will support our mission and contribute meaningfully to this role.

The Project Manager Strategy & New Programs will play a central role in executing strategic initiatives and building new program offerings that support the growth and diversification of Babilou Family US. Working closely with the VP of Strategy & Innovation this role will lead cross-functional projects while also helping design launch and scale new revenue streams such as after-school programs summer camps and employer-sponsored childcare solutions.

This position combines strong project management discipline with strategic thinking ensuring that new initiatives are thoughtfully designed effectively implemented and scalable across our network of schools.

Our work is guided by our educational approach Sustainable Education which bridges research and daily practice to help children thrive and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Were in what we like to call the science of children. Everything we do is rooted in research about how young minds growhow they learn connect and build the skills that last a lifetime. We also lead our HONOR values: Humility Open-Mindedness Nurture Ownership and Recognition. This guiding framework fosters an environment where educators children families and partners feel valued empowered and inspired to grow.

What We Will Achieve Together:

Strategic Execution. Ensure that priority initiatives across the organization are clearly structured managed and successfully delivered.

New Program Development. Support the design and launch of new offerings including after-school programs summer camps and employer-sponsored childcare solutions.

Cross-Functional Alignment. Improve coordination across operations marketing education and sales teams to ensure projects are delivered effectively.

Scalable Growth. Build repeatable program models and implementation playbooks that allow new initiatives to expand across the Babilou Family US network.

What youll do:

Lead the planning and execution of strategic projects across the organization ensuring initiatives remain on track and aligned with business priorities.
Support the development and launch of new program offerings including after-school programs summer camps and B2B childcare initiatives.
Work closely with the VP of Strategy & Innovation to define project scopes timelines deliverables and success metrics.
Build and maintain project plans milestone tracking and reporting dashboards to ensure clear visibility into project progress.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including operations marketing sales education and finance to support effective project delivery.
Conduct research and analysis to evaluate new program opportunities market demand and operational feasibility.
Assist in piloting and scaling new initiatives across schools and regions.
Identify operational improvements and support the implementation of process enhancements that improve efficiency and scalability.
Support strategic initiatives related to partnerships new center openings and operational innovation.
Develop internal documentation toolkits and implementation guides that enable successful programs to be replicated across locations.
Provide regular updates and insights to leadership on project progress risks and opportunities.
Other job-related duties or tasks as assigned.

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business Strategy Project Management Education or a related field (Required)
47 years of experience in project management strategy consulting or operational roles (Required)
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects from concept through implementation (Required)
Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously (Required)
Experience working in multi-location service organizations such as education childcare hospitality or retail (Preferred)
Experience supporting the development or launch of new programs products or services (Preferred)
Strong analytical problem-solving and project management capabilities (Required)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (Required)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Primarily office and computer-based work environment.
Frequent collaboration with leadership teams school leaders and cross-functional departments.
Occasional visits to childcare centers or program sites.
Travel locally up to 30% of the time.
Travel nationally up to 10% of the time.

$95000 - $115000 a year

$95000-$115000 per year w/annual bonus potential.

The compensation range represents Babilou Family USs intention for this position. Actual offers may vary based on experience education and other business factors.

BabilouFamilyUS is partofaglobal network of 1100 early education andchildcareacross 41 New England schools. Through the experience and talents ofnearly 900early education professionals and in partnership withnearly4000families we are on a meaningful journey to createoptimallearning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn grow andthrive.

Our teams whether at our home office or inside our schools are change makers they inspire create model and most importantly make thisa great placeto Family USwe are consistently recruitingretaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities inwhich focus on equity and inclusionallowsus to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.

Legal Notice

We are an equal opportunity employer and value a workplace where everyone feels welcome. Employment here is offered on an atwill basis meaning either the employee or the company may end the relationship at any time with or without cause or notice consistent with applicable state and federal laws.

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Title: Project Manager Strategy & New ProgramsDepartment: Strategy & InnovationReports To: VP of Strategy & InnovationSupervisory Position: NoFLSA Status: ExemptEmployment Type: Full-TimeSalary: $95000-$115000 per year w/annual bonus potentialLocation: Hybrid New England / Home OfficeAre You Ready ...