Project Manager, Strategy and New Programs

Overview

The Project Manager for Strategy and New Programs will be a pivotal contributor within Babilou Family US, a locally focused branch of a global early childhood education network. This full-time hybrid role based in New England supports the design, execution, and growth of strategic initiatives and new program offerings, partnering closely with the VP of Strategy & Innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage major strategic projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering on-time results.
• Drive the creation and rollout of new programs such as after-school activities, summer camps, and childcare services tailored for employers.
• Coordinate with multiple departments including operations, marketing, sales, education, and finance to facilitate effective collaboration.
• Develop scalable program models and playbooks to enable consistent expansion across the Babilou network.
• Conduct research and analyze market and operational factors to inform program feasibility and growth.
• Oversee pilot initiatives and support their scaling across various schools and regions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and scalability.
• Contribute to strategic ventures like partnerships and new center launches.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and tools to support program replication.
• Provide leadership with routine updates on project status, risks, and potential opportunities.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Project Management, Education, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 to 7 years’ professional experience in project management, strategy, consulting, or operations.
• Proven success managing complex cross-functional projects from inception through completion.
• Strong organizational abilities to juggle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience in multi-site service sectors such as education, childcare, hospitality, or retail is advantageous.
• Familiarity with launching new programs, products, or services is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Primarily office-based work with regular computer tasks.
• Frequent interactions with senior leadership, school administrators, and cross-departmental teams.
• Periodic visits to childcare facilities or program locations.
• Up to 30% local travel and up to 10% national travel expected.

Company Culture and Values

Babilou Family US is committed to early childhood education excellence across 41 schools in New England, supported by nearly 900 educators and 4,000 families. The team embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting a respectful, nurturing, and empowering environment aligned with the company’s HONOR values: Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition.

Additional Information

The role is salaried, exempt from overtime, with an annual compensation range of $95,000 to $115,000 plus bonus potential. Employment is at-will, and AI tools may be used during recruitment to support, but not replace, human decision-making.