Director, Lease Model Partnerships Expansion

Shape the future of school-age care through strategic growth and partnership development. Bright Horizons is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Lease Model Partnerships Expansion Director to lead the strategy, development, and expansion of lease-based growth opportunities across our School Age brands. In this highly visible leadership role, you will identify and cultivate partnerships with school districts, universities, municipalities, recreational organizations, and other facility providers, creating innovative pathways for growth in both established and emerging markets. By leveraging your expertise in business development, relationship management, and market expansion, you will help drive long-term business success while increasing access to high-quality programs for children and families. The Director develops and implements innovative market penetration strategies, establishes standards and processes for lease model expansion, and influences investment decisions that support long-term growth across multiple School Age businesses. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence organizational growth strategy, lead a high-performing business development team, and collaborate with senior leaders across the enterprise to bring new opportunities from concept to execution. This is a Remote position available in the United States. Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care , elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. W hether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible , a t Bright Horizons, you’re the difference . Essential Functions/Responsibilities Builds compelling value propositions and partnership strategies that successfully influence educational administrators, facility owners, and organizational leaders to participate in lease partnerships despite competing alternatives and limited financial incentives. Develop and execute a multi-year lease model growth strategy designed to expand the School Age footprint, increase market penetration, and achieve long-term business growth objectives across multiple brands. Identify, cultivate, and secure strategic partnerships with educational institutions, universities, municipalities, recreational organizations, and other facility providers through consultative relationship management and complex negotiations. Lead cross-functional senior stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Client Relations, and School Age business units to evaluate, prioritize, and execute expansion opportunities. Partner closely with Operations leadership throughout the site evaluation process to assess program viability, facility suitability, operational risks, and long-term scalability. Drive identification and qualification of opportunities while collaborating with Operations leaders who maintain final authority regarding operational feasibility and site selection decisions. Develop innovative approaches to identify and access nontraditional facility opportunities and emerging market segments, creating new growth channels that support organizational expansion objectives. Design and implement standardized partnership development, site evaluation, and market expansion processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the organization. Present market opportunities, investment recommendations, growth forecasts, and partnership strategies to senior leadership to support School Age/Back-up Care decision making. Manages Outbound Business Development team Job Requirements – Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree - Required 10 years progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, client services, sales leadership, account management, or related fields - Required Additional Job Requirements Demonstrated success developing and managing complex external partnerships and influencing executive stakeholders. Experience utilizing consultative selling techniques to establish mutually beneficial business relationships and secure long-term agreements. Proven ability to identify market opportunities, develop business cases, and drive expansion initiatives from concept through execution. Experience leading large cross-functional initiatives in highly matrixed organizations. Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, including experience engaging senior decision makers and navigating complex stakeholder environments. At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position. Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference . Compensation: The salary for this position is between $110,000 – $148,000 annually . The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus and RSUs . Benefits: Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave 401(k) retirement plan Long-term and short-term disability insurance Life insurance Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools Tuition assistance and education coaching Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellnes s Deadline to Apply: This posting is anticipated to remain open until November 1, 2026 . Compensation: $110,000-$148,000 Life at Bright Horizons: At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference . Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others. Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) . If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.