Project Manager, Strategy & Programs

Overview

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: $95,000-$115,000 per year w/annual bonus potential

Location: Hybrid – New England / Home Office

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Project Management, Education, or a related field (Required)
• 4–7 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)

• 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.

$95,000 - $115,000 a year

$95,000-$115,000 per year w/annual bonus potential. The compensation range represents Babilou Family US's intention for this position. Actual offers may vary based on experience, education, and other business factors.

Babilou Family US is part of a global network of early education and childcare centers. We provide quality early education and childcare across 41 New England schools. Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers. We are committed to equity and inclusion to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value a workplace where everyone feels welcome. Employment here is offered on an at-will 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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