Program Manager (Operations)

Insight Global is partnering with an education management company in Cary. NC to hire a Program Manager to lead day-to-day school operations while driving enrollment growth and revenue through strategic business development initiatives.

This role blends educational leadership, operational excellence, and revenue-focused growth strategy. The Program Manager is responsible for fostering a high-quality educational environment while actively increasing tuition-based revenue through enrollment optimization, community partnerships, and family engagement.

The ideal candidate brings experience in private school operations, enrollment management, and business development, with a proven ability to grow programs in tuition- and enrollment-driven models.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Program & School Leadership
-Provide day-to-day leadership across infant through elementary programs, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
-Lead, coach, and develop a team of educators and staff to promote collaboration, accountability, and excellence in instruction and care.
-Ensure compliance with licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.

2. Enrollment Growth & Revenue Development
-Own enrollment strategy and execution, with accountability for increasing student enrollment and tuition-based revenue.
-Develop and execute business development initiatives, including marketing campaigns, tours, open houses, and referral programs.
-Analyze enrollment trends, capacity, and retention data to identify growth opportunities and optimize program offerings.
-Partner with leadership to set enrollment and revenue targets aligned with the school’s financial goals.

3. Business Development & Community Engagement
-Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective families to drive enrollment, retention, and referrals.
-Establish partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community groups to increase visibility and brand awareness.
-Serve as a visible ambassador for the school, representing the program at community events and outreach initiatives.

4. Operational & Financial Management
-Oversee operational processes that support both educational quality and financial sustainability.
-Manage budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation in alignment with enrollment and revenue goals.
-Collaborate with central leadership to implement systems, tools, and best practices that support scalable growth.

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-Must have a Bachelors degree
-Proven leadership experience in a business/ corporate setting, or private school, early childhood education, or tuition-based educational environments
-Demonstrated success in enrollment growth, revenue generation, or business development
-Strong understanding of tuition-driven (or related) financial models

-Prior education experience is a plus, but not required

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.