Program Management Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

WHAT A DIFFERENCE

At Primrose, our mission - to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for all children - is why we do what we do each day. Primrose provides a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families. We believe who children become is as important as what they know.

We believe who YOU are is as important as what you know. We make every effort to ensure everyone feels they belong in our Primrose community. Our commitment to Belongingness means we seek similarities and respect differences in our unique backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the Program Management Specialist, you will drive project management excellence across interdepartmental and cross-functional programs, projects, and strategic initiatives. In this role, youll ensure deliverables remain on schedule, proactively partner with stakeholders to maintain alignment on scope and timelines, identify and mitigate risks, and present effective solutions. Youll track key decisions, facilitate timely engagement with cross-departmental partners, and keep all stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle. This is a full-time, hybrid position.

This is a full-time, hybrid role.

• Manage assigned projects using project management methodology, mapping realistic timelines that account for roles, bandwidth, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks and operational activities to support the implementation and development of projects, initiatives and program workflow
• Operationalize multiple School Success processes simultaneously, taking accountability for identifying needs and driving progress across initiatives.
• Collaborate across diverse roles and work styles, applying strong relationship-building and influence skills to navigate challenges and sustain momentum.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop resource, risk, quality, budget, and communication plans; proactively identifying risks, building in buffers, and developing creative options to pivot when needed.
• Create, organize, and maintain correspondence, reports, and documents while continuously improving communication processes and workflows.
• Maintain highly organized project artifacts and establish clear processes for communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Manage time effectively across multiple initiatives, staying agile, resilient, and able to quickly reprioritize based on business needs.
• Prepare school information reports in collaboration with Analytics, embedding insights on patterns, trends, and opportunities for cross-functional leaders.
• Rapidly deploy to priority projects as needed and coordinate meetings and large-scale events.
• Track key decisions, facilitate timely engagement with cross-departmental partners, and keep all stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred
• 2-5 years of related experience
• PMP certification is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to quickly learn critical components of the business and products directly related to projects, initiatives, and program responsibilities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external partners
• Ability to tackle projects and make decisions on the needs of the business with a high degree of autonomy
• Problem-solver who uses time effectively and efficiently
• Ability to manage time and competing priorities while delivering service excellence
• Agility and high attention to detail
• Verbal & written communication skills

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Commission or bonuses based on personal and company performance
• 50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children and / or one grandchild at any Primrose School
• Full-time team members are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company matching up to 3.5% and company provided life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work from home options available.