Program Manager, Quality Improvement

Early Childhood Investment Corporation

Program Manager for quality improvement overseeing evaluations and collaborations in early childhood investment. Role involves supervising staff and implementing program quality assessment processes.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeLansing • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,260 - $78,540 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of program quality assessment and validation processes and procedures.
Supervises and supports staff to ensure timely, reliable, and high-quality evaluations aligned with established protocols and performance standards.
Partners across teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and continuous quality improvement.
Leads implementation and continuous improvement of the Great Start to Quality assessment and validation processes and procedures, ensuring alignment with program standards and expectations.
Ensures fidelity to the Great Start to Quality model, including adherence to required tools, processes, and documentation supporting program quality recognition.
Maintains knowledge and understanding of Great Start to Quality, including relevant resources and required documentation.
Provides technical assistance and training defined by NAEYC to staff and partners.
Conducts on-site observations of Quality Improvement Consultants and provides ongoing feedback to support performance management and quality improvement.
Reviews and approves reports, documentation, and administrative items including timecards and expenses.
Analyzes data to monitor performance and inform decision-making and continuous quality improvement efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of work experience.
Master’s degree and 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and coach teams effectively.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based early care and education program quality improvement practices, in a mixed delivery system.
Experience managing programs and using data to inform performance and decision-making.
Excellent written and oral communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and web-based systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Early Childhood Investment Corporation Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 11 - 50 employees The Early Childhood Investment Corporation is an independent, publicly-owned nonprofit committed to helping Michigan strengthen its economy through early childhood supports and resources that deliver better education, health and economic outcomes. We help maximize early childhood investment by providing best practice vision, voice, expertise and structure to families, businesses, educators, nonprofits, communities and governments. Program Manager, Quality Improvement 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 Lansing – Hybrid 💵 $64.3k - $78.5k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 📋 Program Manager Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Responsible for the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of program quality assessment and validation processes and procedures.
Supervises and supports staff to ensure timely, reliable, and high-quality evaluations aligned with established protocols and performance standards.
Partners across teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and continuous quality improvement.
Leads implementation and continuous improvement of the Great Start to Quality assessment and validation processes and procedures, ensuring alignment with program standards and expectations.
Ensures fidelity to the Great Start to Quality model, including adherence to required tools, processes, and documentation supporting program quality recognition.
Maintains knowledge and understanding of Great Start to Quality, including relevant resources and required documentation.
Provides technical assistance and training defined by NAEYC to staff and partners.
Conducts on-site observations of Quality Improvement Consultants and provides ongoing feedback to support performance management and quality improvement.
Reviews and approves reports, documentation, and administrative items including timecards and expenses.
Analyzes data to monitor performance and inform decision-making and continuous quality improvement efforts. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of work experience.
Master’s degree and 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and coach teams effectively.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based early care and education program quality improvement practices, in a mixed delivery system.
Experience managing programs and using data to inform performance and decision-making.
Excellent written and oral communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and web-based systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
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Hard Skills & Tools

Program ManagementQuality AssessmentValidation ProcessesData MonitoringEvidence-Based Practices

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsFacilitation Skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree (Preferred)