Principal Project Manager, Growth Delivery

Kindercare

. Support a portfolio of projects, including risk assessment, initial scoping and kick off, and center readiness .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise with a focus on risk assessment, stakeholder collaboration, and successful execution of acquisition transactions. Capable of developing center-specific success plans and ensuring compliance with licensing and hiring requirements.

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Project Management ExperienceRisk AssessmentStakeholder CollaborationDecision-Making SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk EvaluationOutcomes AssessmentSolutions DeterminationTimeline CreationBudget ManagementSite Review ReportingCapital Budget AlignmentLicensing RequirementsStaff Training

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAnalytical SkillsCollaborationListening SkillsAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Center ReadinessGrowth OperationsBusiness PartnersAcquisition TransactionsUser Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a portfolio of projects, including risk assessment, initial scoping and kick off, and center readiness
Work cross functionally to ensure business partners deliver on experience, timeline, and budget expectations
Partner with the Growth Operations Manager to establish center-specific success plans focused on hiring, licensing, building readiness, center environment, and staff training
Build legally bound timelines to achieve successful acquisition transactions
Act as the face of KinderCare's business partners to sellers outside of the organization
Organize site reviews, site review tools, operational and HR deep dives, and site review reporting
Conduct prioritization exercises to align on capital budget and scopes of work required to integrate centers
Ensure communication across business partners, capturing risks and mitigation strategies for project execution
Coordinate announcements, communications, resources, events, and logistics for newly acquired centers
Partner with licensing and HR business partners to complete licensing and hiring requirements on time
Collaborate with the Growth Operations Manager to develop customized Center Success plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 8 years of project management experience
Excellent planning, organizational, and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to create clear visuals that effectively communicate timelines and goals
Ability to build rapport and trust with business partners through a highly collaborative approach
Strong listening skills
Ability to understand, influence, and prioritize competing needs
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and flexible approach to change
Ability to proactively plan work with a focus on user experience and outcome
Excellent judgment and ability to think critically
Strong decision-making skills, including risk evaluation, outcomes assessment, and solutions determination in a timely manner
Ability to travel 10-15% of time to sites located in and out of state

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discounted child care benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and families
Pet benefits included with medical, dental, and vision benefits
Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth
Health and wellness programs
Paid time off
Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones