KinderCare

Manager, Enterprise Initiatives - Remote with up to 50% travel

KinderCare$80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New Jersey, US
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project management within a cross-functional environment.
  • Background in Early Childhood Education (ECE), with insight into center operations and enrollment processes.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently with strong results orientation.
  • Strong analytical capabilities to interpret data for informed decision-making.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, adept at fostering relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated success in achieving business objectives through strategic initiative execution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of enterprise growth and operational strategies across brands.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals and drive outcomes.
  • Create detailed project plans, timelines, and communication strategies for initiatives.
  • Act as a liaison between corporate and field leaders to facilitate program adoption and feedback management.
  • Track performance of initiatives, identifying and addressing risks to maintain progress.

Benefits

  • Discounted child care benefits for employees' families.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and pets.
  • Support for mental health and personal development through employee assistance programs.
  • Access to wellness initiatives, paid time off, and work necessity discounts.
  • Additional benefits supporting work-life integration.
Full Job Description
The Enterprise Initiatives team is responsible for leading large-scale, cross-functional programs that accelerate growth, improve operational execution, and drive consistency across all brands. The Manager of Enterprise Initiatives serves as a strategic project leader, partnering with corporate NSC functions and field leadership to successfully design, implement, and scale key business initiatives. This role plays a critical part in translating organizational priorities into actionable plans, ensuring enterprise-wide adoption, measurable results, and sustainable impact. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly self-directed, and leverages data and operational insights to influence decisions and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and implementation of enterprise-wide growth, operational, and strategic initiatives across multiple brands
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to align priorities and drive successful outcomes
  • Develop project plans, timelines, communication strategies, and success metrics to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and achieve intended business results
  • Serve as a key liaison between corporate stakeholders and field leaders, gathering feedback, managing change, and ensuring adoption of new programs and processes
  • Monitor initiative performance, proactively identify risks or barriers, and implement solutions to maintain momentum and achieve organizational goals


Qualifications:

  • Experience leading complex cross-functional projects, programs, or enterprise initiatives in a multi-site environment
  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) experience required, with a strong understanding of center operations, enrollment drivers, and field leadership dynamics
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and drive results with minimal oversight
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify insights, and make data-driven recommendations to support business decisions
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing leaders across all levels of an organization
  • Proven track record of driving measurable business outcomes through strategic planning, execution, and operational partnership


#LI-Remote

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

About KinderCare

KinderCare Education is an American operator of for-profit child care and early childhood education facilities founded in 1969 and currently owned by KinderCare Education, a division of the Knowledge Universe Education company. The company provides educational programs for children from six weeks to 12 years old. KinderCare Education operates more than 1,500 early learning centers, more than 600 Champions sites, and is supported by a corporate team of nearly 500 headquarters employees in Portland, Oregon. In 2014, KinderCare Education earned $1.3 billion in revenue and had 60,000 employees.
Learn more about KinderCare
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32,000 employees
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Founded
1969

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