Project Manager, Strategy & New Programs at Littlesprouts

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 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. We’re in what we like to call the science of children. Everything we do is rooted in research about how young minds grow—how 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 you’ll 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: • 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) 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. Babilou Family US is part of a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. We provide quality early education and child care across 41 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive.     Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Babilou Family US we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us 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 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.   #LI-HYBRID #INDHP