Quality Assurance Manager
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Big Blue Marble Academy (BBMA) is an early childhood development and education leader with more than 90 schools across 9 states. Our programs include early care childcare preschool and after-school care designed around what a child needs for their age and stage of development. Our curriculum is focused on global education and teaching children the importance of giving back and helping others in need. We the structure and encouragement children need to foster their curiosity and love of learning. Our teachers provide children with hands-on activities preparing them for success in school.
Quality Assurance Manager Job Description
The Quality Assurance Manager (QA) plays a critical role in risk prevention safety and compliance all of which help ensure operational excellence across BBMAs portfolio of schools. Working in connection with school management and higher levels of BBMA Operations this position plays a critical role in left-of-loss risk prevention and ensuring ongoing compliance with safety and regulatory initiatives while driving consistency quality and continuous improvement to ensure each school meets and exceeds BBMAs standards.
The QA Manager works collaboratively across departments to ensure schools feel fully supported as they enhance overall operational quality fostering a culture of accountability partnership and continuous growth.
Job Responsibilities
Lead and execute quality assurance audits across all locations identifying compliance gaps
Predict and prevent risks before they materialize
Establish and track KPIs and report trends and build early-warning systems and predictive models related to quality compliance and service delivery
Partner proactively with all levels of BBMA Operations to ensure assigned schools operate in compliance with federal state and local laws and childcare licensing regulations - evaluate performance against standards
Develop train implement and maintain standard operating procedures and best practices - develop risk-awareness culture and scenario-based readiness
Monitor adherence to company policies safety standards and licensing requirements
Identify opportunities to improve consistency efficiency and overall school performance
Analyze operational and other data to drive improvements in quality
Support all levels of BBMA Operations through coaching and ongoing development
Create and manage training content within the Learning Management System (LMS)
Conduct regular site visits (60-75% travel) to evaluate school performance
Identify recurring issues and partner with leadership to implement sustainable solutions
Develop and manage auditing tools reporting systems and tracking processes
Review parent and staff feedback to improve service quality and experience
Prepare detailed reports on audit findings trends and improvement plans
Communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership and other key stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and successful implementation of initiatives
Lead special projects related to quality compliance and operational improvements
Maintain confidentiality of all company information and data
Educational and Experience Requirements
A Bachelors degree with a preference for an additional certification in Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) Risk Management Professional (RMP) Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) OSHA Safety and Health Fundamentals Certified Risk Manager (CRM) and similar certifications
Background in building early-warning or predictive analytics systems
Minimum of five (5) years of risk management and quality assurance experience which may be with combined operations experience preferably in multi-site environments
Preferred knowledge of childcare licensing regulations and compliance standards
Exceptional analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables formulas data analysis)
Experience with quality assurance systems databases and reporting tools
Proven ability to manage multi-site projects and drive results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to details
Takes initiative and completes tasks autonomously while maintaining quality standards
Able to travel regularly to support business needs
A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of our background check pre-hire screenings and onboarding processes. All employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
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