Senior Program Manager, Early Childhood Initiatives

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation: Free SEPTA pass

Parental benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellness program

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Generous retirement savings options

Student loan forgiveness programs

Tuition discounts and scholarships

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia seeks a Senior Project Manager of Early Childhood Initiatives and Partnerships to lead strategic programs across departments. You will drive workforce development, early intervention, and intergovernmental collaborations to advance high-quality early learning for Philadelphia’s children.

Required: a bachelor’s in Education/Policy/Strategic Management and 5+ years in relevant roles; master’s preferred. Equity, collaboration, and impact are core here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Policy, Strategic Management or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced policy/management work.
• 5+ years of professional experience in relevant field.
• Early Childhood experience preferred; focus on program development and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Support the City’s early childhood initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Engage with local, regional, and national ECE leaders to shape policies.
• Oversee workforce development, planning, and data analysis for the ECE sector.
• Lead cross-departmental partnerships to advance City priorities.
• Prepare executive briefings and present to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy analysis

ECE knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Policy/Strategic Management

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The City of Philadelphia seeks a Senior Project Manager of Early Childhood Initiatives and Partnerships to lead strategic programs across departments. You will drive workforce development, early intervention, and intergovernmental collaborations to advance high-quality early learning for Philadelphia’s children.

Required: a bachelor’s in Education/Policy/Strategic Management and 5+ years in relevant roles; master’s preferred. Equity, collaboration, and impact are core here.