What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr IT Project Manager - Remote Opportunity position at KinderCare Education?
Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award , we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether its KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crme de la Crme, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping itin neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.
At KinderCare Learning Companies, youll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, were all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.
The Sr. IT Project Manager will lead multiple medium-sized projects within the IT organization at KinderCare, ensuring that project results contribute positive business value and meet agreed-upon scope, cost, schedule, and quality expectations. This role engages with executives, business stakeholders, and partners at all levels to drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies.
In addition to project leadership, this role will also be focusing on IT Operations and Organizational Efficiency. This includes streamlining processes, optimizing resource allocation, and driving operational improvements to enhance ITs effectiveness. The individual will work closely with leadership to improve governance, enhance reporting and analytics, and ensure seamless execution of IT initiatives.
Responsibilities :
Drive IT operational excellence by enhancing internal processes, optimizing resource utilization, and defining key IT performance metrics to measure efficiency
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CIO, ensuring alignment across IT teams and supporting executive-level reporting, board presentations, and cross-functional initiatives
Lead cross-functional IT initiatives in support of the CIO that requires executive attention
Direct the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and close of an entire IT project?of any size and complexity
Ability to contribute and champion usage of structured project management methodology (to include Waterfall, Agile / Scrum, Iterative, etc.)
Manage project dependencies, milestones, and critical path?
Analyze, manage, and report project performance financial reporting, resource allocation, task delegation and stakeholder management?
Analyze multiple types and sources of information to generate insight on project performance?
Ability to provide financial forecast and on-going reconciliation of resources and other project related expenditures?
Develop and executes an overall project schedule, including tasks, duration, dependencies, and resource assignments?
Qualifications :
8 or more years' relevant experience required
Experience in driving IT operational improvements, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Proven experience in developing and executing IT and technology strategies that drive operational efficiency and business value
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to conduct presentations comfortably to large groups
Experience with executive leadership communications and reporting
Understanding of project (waterfall, hybrid) and product (Agile, Scrum) development lifecycle
Self-starter with a drive to succeed, continuously improve, and embrace change
Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
Strong communication and demonstrated influencing skills at all levels of an organization
Ability to define, track, and measure IT project and portfolio benefits to ensure alignment with company-wide strategic goals and operational improvements
Hands on experience in tools like JIRA, Aha! Microsoft Project, Miro, Smartsheet, MS Excel and PowerPoint
Business Strategy, Portfolio, Project, Change Management, or Agile certification(s) a plus (PPMC, PMP, CSM, PROSCI, etc.)
Our benefits meet you where you are. Were 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, were 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, youll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if youre anything like us, youll come for the work, and stay for the people.
KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
