KinderCare Learning Companies

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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. The Director of Digital Product Management for Center & Employee Operations will own the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of digital solutions that support key center & employee-based activities across our Mobile App, Financial Management & HCM Management within our ERP platform and Workforce Planning across our centers. You will collaborate with Operations, HR, Finance, Strategy, IT, and other business stakeholders to drive innovation and maximize the user experience and efficiencies across these key functions. You will oversee a team of Product Managers to define the product vision to ensure we’re supporting company-wide initiatives with a digital-first mindset, while delivering measurable outcomes. Responsibilities • Develop and execute the Center & Employee Operations product strategy and roadmap aligned with enterprise objectives – including product support for our Mobile App, Workday & Legion • Provide an innovative growth mindset with your partners & peers through research, leading with opportunities that deliver value across the organization • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Product Managers – while delivering clear product standards for our agile teams & business partners • Serve as the primary point of contact for leaders across the organization for your value stream and products to enable a continuous feedback loop throughout the product life cycle • Create a value driven mindset within your team, utilizing data driven decisions to inform prioritization • Partner with key business leaders and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable digital solutions • Define KPIs and measure the success of your products & initiatives against user adoption, process efficiency, and business outcomes • Ensure product delivery is timely, high quality, and aligned with compliance, budget, and scope • Manage external relationships with key vendors and implementation partners • Influence executive decision-making by presenting key product strategies, business cases, and performance outcomes • Partner closely with IT & external vendors to identify use cases where automation & AI can be applied to deliver organizational transformation Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in digital product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role • Experience leading platforms that are consumer facing, driving strong digital experiences that lead to material business results • Experience leading ERP and Workforce planning product strategy, configuration, releases, and adoption in a large-scale enterprise • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including at the C-suite level • Deep understanding of digital technologies, employee experience design, and agile practices • Analytical mindset with a passion for data-informed decision-making • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred 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.