Description

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. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead . And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-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.

The Strategy team is responsible for developing, planning, and driving KinderCare Learning Companies' short and long-term strategic vision, driving the company's goals. This involves providing strategic leadership, demonstrating intelligence, and finding innovative solutions to sophisticated problems.

The Director of Strategy and Transformation will work with key leaders and teams to plan, develop, implement, and coordinate key initiatives. Join our team to be part of a collaborative, results-driven environment where you can craft the future of a dynamic organization. Use your curiosity to handle challenges, explore new opportunities, and work closely with senior leadership as part of a high-impact team.

Responsibilities:

• Build and implement innovative initiatives to drive business growth and transformation, including new products, digital solutions, and growth optimization across multiple brands.
• Leverage market and consumer trends to provide relevant strategic recommendations.
• Lead long-term planning efforts and collaborate with teams and leaders to address business needs, opportunities, and challenges.
• Handle a portfolio of critical initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with our objectives.
• Provide critical insights, mentorship, and recommendations to cross-functional teams to develop and complete their program plans.
• Ensure company strategy and initiatives deliver value and return on investment by developing baseline metrics and targets, and communicating progress through clearly defined objectives and results.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the strategy team members.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• • • Experience in strategy or advising with a proven track record of driving impactful projects from concept to execution.
    • Ability to operationalize and implement sophisticated strategic plans, removing obstacles to implementation, and handling cross-functional partners.
    • Demonstrable ability to optimally collaborate and influence at all levels of the organization.
    • Experience leading people and teams, both directly and indirectly.
    • Ability to navigate ambiguity by taking initiative and proactively seeking new opportunities.
    • Solid attention to detail, with the ability to work in an organized and efficient manner, even under pressure.
    • Excellent presentation skills, capable of clearly articulating information to a wide range of audiences, from senior management to analysts.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
    • Ability and appetite to lead and engage diverse and equitable teams

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, unlimited 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.