Sure Start Program Manager

Neighborly

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in franchise operations, training, or onboarding within a multi-unit setting.
  • Exceptional facilitation and communication skills for engaging adult learners.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills without direct authority.
  • Highly organized; capable of managing multiple onboarding cohorts simultaneously.
  • Strategic mindset with tactical execution ability; results-driven.
  • Adaptability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Training & Development, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Define long-term vision and roadmap for the Sure Start program aligned with enterprise growth strategy.
  • Lead and enhance the onboarding program for new franchise business owners across brands.
  • Design and deliver training curriculum and coaching frameworks for home services franchise owners.
  • Establish governance rhythms with cross-functional leaders for accountability and alignment.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of franchise onboarding using structured project management.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in onboarding priorities.
  • Monitor program KPIs, focusing on ramp-to-revenue speed.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model; three days in office and two days remote.
  • Full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.
  • Equity and bonus opportunities available.
Full Job Description
As a Sure Start Program Manager on the Strategic Operations team, a typical day for you will include:
  • Define the long-term vision and roadmap for the Sure Start program aligned to enterprise growth strategy
  • Own, lead, and continuously enhance the Sure Start onboarding program for new franchise business owners (FBOs) across brands, ensuring a consistent and high-quality launch experience
  • Design and deliver best-in-class training curriculum, toolkits, and coaching frameworks tailored to home services franchise owners
  • Establish governance rhythms with cross-functional leaders to ensure accountability, alignment, and prioritization of onboarding initiatives
  • Manage the full lifecycle of franchise onboarding from award through ramp milestones using structured project management disciplines
  • Partner cross-functionally with Brand Presidents, Operations, Marketing, Technology, and Field Support teams to ensure alignment and consistency across onboarding priorities
  • Establish and monitor program KPIs, especially ramp-to-revenue speed
  • Analyze franchisee performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for continuous program improvement


Bring your skills and be inspired to achieve success.

(Required qualifications)
  • Experience:
    • 5+ years of experience in franchise operations, franchise training, or franchise onboarding, preferably in a multi-unit environment
  • Skills:
    • Exceptional facilitation, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse adult learners
    • Ability to travel as needed to support onboarding, training delivery, and field engagement.
    • Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills without direct authority
    • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and onboarding cohorts simultaneously
    • Strategic mindset with the ability to execute tactically and drive results
    • High level of adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Training & Development, Organizational Development, or related field preferred
  • Schedule / in-office requirements:
    • Hybrid working model; Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday/Friday teleworking.
    • Our office location is:
      • 500 E John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX


Bring your goals and be enabled to reach them.
  • Competitive Pay: Commensurate with experience
  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM local time zone
  • Benefits: Check out our benefits offerings here: Neighborly Benefits
  • Financial Benefits: Equity and bonus opportunities

Brand:
Neighborly - USA Shared Services

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