Manager Strategic Initiatives

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 it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll 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, we’re all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

Join KinderCare’s Corporate Strategy team and help craft the future! As the Manager of Strategic Initiatives, you’ll identify growth opportunities, develop strategic plans, and collaborate with teams across the organization to drive large-scale initiatives that position KinderCare for long-term success. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Strategy, you’ll play a key role in driving transformation and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy development for key initiatives like brand strategy, product innovation, and digital transformation.
• Analyze critical challenges and recommend actionable solutions to optimize strategic decisions.
• Handle initiatives end-to-end, bridging the gap between concept and execution while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Define project charters, set goals (including objectives and key results), and oversee timelines, collaboration, and delivery.
• Partner with leadership to supervise progress, measure impact, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable value.
• Assist Senior Leadership with the annual planning process, providing materials and insights to develop corporate and growth strategies.
• Assess external trends and internal factors to see opportunities and inform strategic direction.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 2 years in strategy, consulting, business development, or operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with multi-unit growth strategies, business P&Ls, and translating ideas into actionable plans is a strong plus.
• Critical thinking with outstanding communication skills
• Able to thrive in ambiguity and builds trust across teams.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and data tools like Power BI.
  
  

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.

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.