Product Development Project Manager jobs in Salem, NH

Little Sprouts is part of a global network of early education childcare centers dedicated to building and sustaining optimal learning and working spaces where children ages 0-5 can thrive. Here in the US, we operate 39 schools in the New England area under three brands; Little Sprouts, Building Blocks, and Heartworks Early Education & Child Care Centers.  As we scale, we are seeking a high-performing, proactive de novo Project Manager to help execute our new school growth strategy. 

• Real Estate Leadership. Professionally manage the new school development process with a strategic focus on company growth, real estate optimization, and providing exceptional early education care environments.
• Partner of Choice. Achieve an exceptional reputation for acting with the utmost integrity in every interaction such that Little Sprouts becomes the industry partner of choice.
• Full De Novo Pipeline. Within a collaborative framework, we will build a pipeline of new school developments by strategically evaluating new school opportunities; nurturing industry connections and partnerships, providing thorough feasibility analysis and business financial modeling, and effectively owning the full new school development process including;  detailed project management and communication, cross-departmental collaboration, lease documentation, school/playground design, and construction management with a successful results-oriented approach to new school openings.

• Manage the planning, design development, construction, project schedule, and execution of de novo/new school development projects, including new school openings, expansions, and relocations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, designers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders, to ensure project milestones are met.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, government agencies, and investors, to ensure new school project objectives are met.
• Assist in the preparation and negotiation of contracts, bids, proposals, and other project-related documents.
• Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor and track project progress, milestones, and deliverables, and provide regular updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure project success.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental team members in preparation for a successful new school opening and transition to the operations team.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, permits, and zoning requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in obtaining necessary permits, licenses, and approvals required for construction and school operations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, specifications, contracts, and permits.
• Provide regular project status updates, highlighting key accomplishments, issues, and risks.
• Assist in the preparation of growth presentational materials and other real estate development reports, including opportunity pipeline, leasing, budgets, schedule, project management, and the preparation and tracking of cross-departmental school development planning.  Other reports and presentations as required.
• Support M&A growth by providing real estate development expertise and services, as required.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in project management, preferably in commercial real estate development, including office, retail, industrial, or mixed-use projects.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and regulations is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed

• Full-time, 40-hour-a-week schedule, sometimes off-hours as the business requires (i.e., evening town hall or permitting meetings, networking events, business dinners, etc.).   
• Travel may be required (50%) may be required to schools, events, meetings, or new school/acquisition scoping.

• Health benefits are available upon start date.
• Paid week off between Christmas & New Years.
• Free Subscription to First Stop Health; receive ongoing care from doctors and prescribers through easy telehealth services.
• 75-50% off discount on your children's tuition.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career advancement and coaching.
• Additional Paid Time off and Holidays.
• Referral Program.
• #LI-hybrid

Little Sprouts LLC is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Little Sprouts LLC provides award-winning early education and child care across 39 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive.

Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Little Sprouts, LLC we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.