General Manager, Director

Our Mission and Opportunity

Early education is one of the greatest determinants of childhood outcomes, is a must for working families, and has lasting social and economic impact. Brightwheel’s vision is high quality early education for every child. We pursue this by directly supporting teachers in the classroom, engaging parents in the development of their kids, and enabling the small businesses that make up the backbone of the $175 billion early education industry. Brightwheel is the most loved technology brand in early education, trusted by tens of thousands of providers and millions of educators and families.

Our Team

Our team is passionate, talented, and customer-focused. We embody our Leadership Principles in our work and culture. We are a fully remote team with employees across every time zone in the US. Our exceptional investor group includes Addition, Bessemer, Emerson Collective, Lowercase Capital, Mark Cuban, Notable Capital, and others.

Who You Are

We are hiring a Director-level General Manager to drive company-level outcomes through ownership of high-priority business initiatives. This role requires a seasoned generalist with the ability to operate independently, lead through ambiguity, and partner with the executive team to deliver results. This leader will identify and maximize revenue growth opportunities, streamline cross-functional operations, and execute at fast-pace to unlock value across the business and for our customers.

• Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives with company-level visibility
• Drive business growth by identifying and executing new revenue opportunities
• Navigate and bring structure to ambiguous, complex business problems
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving alignment and accountability
• Optimize systems and workflows to increase operational efficiency and scalability

• Successfully led complex, cross-functional initiatives that delivered measurable business outcomes (e.g., revenue growth, operational efficiency, customer impact)
• Proven track record of navigating ambiguity, independently driving from strategy to execution
• Built strong relationships with executive and functional stakeholders, earning trust through sound judgment and delivery
• Demonstrated business ownership and analytical rigor across different problem areas (e.g., GTM, operations, customer experience, or product strategy)
• Led teams or influenced without authority to move fast, unblock progress, and deliver results under time constraints
• Scaled systems, workflows, or programs that improved effectiveness across functions or business lines

Equity & Ownership:

We believe in empowering our employees as stakeholders in brightwheel’s success. As an equity holder, your financial upside grows alongside the company’s achievements, offering a truly meaningful and compelling long-term opportunity.

Premium Benefits & Wellness Support:

We want our team members and their families to thrive. We support this through:

--Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits typically valued at $15,000+, with brightwheel providing high coverage for both employees and families 

--Generous Paid Parental Leave for growing families

--Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and relax

--401(k) Enrollment to help you plan for the future

--Monthly Remote Productivity Stipend

Brightwheel is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.