
Project Manager, Strategy & New Programs
Little Sprouts, LLC
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lawrence • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $95,000 - $115,000 per year
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 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)
Benefits
- Annual bonus potential
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementstrategic planningprogram developmentmarket analysisoperational feasibilityprocess enhancementmilestone trackingreporting dashboardscross-functional project managementanalytical skills
Soft Skills
organizational skillsplanning skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementproblem-solving skills