Senior Growth Operations Business Partner

KINDERCARE; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Senior Growth Operations Business Partner to drive operational readiness for new, acquired, and reopening centers. You will mentor teams, lead end-to-end integrations, and partner with cross-functional leaders to implement scalable processes across our growing portfolio.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to travel up to 75% as part of coordinating center openings and transitions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in operations, business partnership, project leadership, or related field.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to influence others.
• Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship, Leadership & Team Capability: Serve as a functional lead, mentor, and escalation resource for GOBPs and a trusted advisor to Growth Operations and field leadership on operational challenges and opportunities to drive center success.
• Operational Excellence & Complex Integration Support: Lead end-to-end operational integration for a portfolio of new, acquired, and reopening centers. Ensure readiness across licensing, staffing, enrollment, training, systems, and operations.
• Training, Process Improvement & Scalable Solutions: Support onboarding and development for peers. Partner with Growth Operations leadership to create and refine processes, tools, and training. Translate insights into actionable solutions that improve execution and operational performance across the Growth portfolio.
• Strategic Partnership & Change Leadership: Represent Growth Operations in cross-functional workstreams and strategic initiatives. Lead and support change by identifying improvements, aligning stakeholders, and driving adoption.

Skills

Operations leadership

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job 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. 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.

As a Senior Growth Operations Business Partner (Senior GOBP) at KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll play a key role in bringing new, acquired, and reopening centers to life. You’ll lead a portfolio of high-impact growth projects, partnering with field leaders and cross-functional teams to drive operational readiness, successful openings, and seamless transitions into ongoing operations. As a trusted subject matter expert, you’ll also mentor team members, solve complex challenges, and help strengthen the processes and practices that enable our growing portfolio to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship, Leadership & Team Capability: Serve as a functional lead, mentor, and escalation resource for GOBPs and a trusted advisor to Growth Operations and field leadership on operational challenges and opportunities to drive center success

• Operational Excellence & Complex Integration Support:Lead end-to-end operational integration for a portfolio of new, acquired, and reopening centers. Ensure readiness across licensing, staffing, enrollment, training, systems, and operations

• Training, Process Improvement & Scalable Solutions:Support onboarding and development for peers. Partner with Growth Operations leadership to create and refine processes, tools, and training. Translate insights into actionable solutions that improve execution and operational performance across the Growth portfolio

• Strategic Partnership & Change Leadership: Represent Growth Operations in cross-functional workstreams and strategic initiatives. Lead and support change by identifying improvements, aligning stakeholders, and driving adoption

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in operations, business partnership, project leadership, or related field

• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to influence and develop others

• Skilled in managing complex projects, driving strategic initiatives, and executing business plans across multiple collaborators

• Exhibits sound judgment, adaptability, and problem-solving skills

• Able to identify patterns and translate insights into recommendations and build repeatable solutions that improve performance

• Travel up to 75% required

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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.