Strategic Field Initiatives Manager

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

is responsible for leading enterprise-wide planning, execution, and continuous improvement of major field-facing events and enrollment initiatives that support center operations, family engagement, retention, and revenue goals. This role develops scalable strategies, integrated project plans, and repeatable playbooks for programs such as Back to School, Winter Back to School, Annual Re-Enrollment, Fall Re-Enrollment, Summer Camp, and other high-impact field initiatives. The role partners closely across Operations, Marketing, IT, Education, Finance, HR, and other business functions to align stakeholders, manage risk, simplify execution, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

• Lead end-to-end strategy, planning, execution, and optimization for large-scale field events and enrollment-related initiatives across the organization.
• Translate business objectives into integrated project plans, milestones, communication routines, and implementation timelines that support consistent field execution.
• Develop repeatable playbooks, tools, and governance processes that improve scalability, reduce manual effort, and increase consistency across event cycles.
• Coordinate cross-functional work streams across Operations, Marketing, IT, Education, Finance, HR, and other stakeholder groups to ensure clear ownership, timely decisions, and aligned execution.
• Identify operational risks, dependencies, and barriers early; elevate appropriately and recommend practical mitigation plans to protect timelines and outcomes.
• Use performance data, stakeholder feedback, and field insights to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend process improvements for future cycles.
• Prepare updates, recommendations, and executive-ready materials that communicate strategy, progress, risks, results, and key decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, marketing, education, project management, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 5–8 years of experience leading complex projects, field events, enrollment campaigns, operational initiatives, or cross-functional programs in a multi-site or field-based organization.
• Experience managing enterprise-level timelines, stakeholder alignment, implementation planning, and post-program performance review.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and drive results through cross-functional collaboration.

• Experience supporting enrollment, retention, seasonal campaigns, or family-facing initiatives in early childhood education, education services, retail, healthcare, hospitality, or another distributed operating environment.
• Experience developing repeatable operating playbooks, program governance routines, or scalable field implementation resources.
• Project management certification or formal training in…