Sr. Manager, Implementations

US Posted Jul 14, 2026 0 views

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Team: Project Management

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Manager, Implementations based in United States.

This role is responsible for leading a high-impact onboarding function that directly shapes customer success and long-term retention.
You will oversee a team of implementation professionals while ensuring hundreds of customer projects progress smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule.
The position combines people leadership, operational excellence, and customer advocacy in a fast-moving technology environment.
You will build scalable processes, improve implementation quality, and create a seamless experience from contract signing to customer value realization.
Working cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Customer Success, and Support teams, you will help align teams and proactively solve challenges.
This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented leader who thrives on accountability, organization, and creating exceptional customer outcomes.

Accountabilities:

The Sr. Manager, Implementations will own the operational success of the onboarding lifecycle by ensuring customer implementations are delivered with consistency, transparency, and measurable impact. This player-coach role combines team leadership with hands-on ownership of complex implementation initiatives.

  • Manage and oversee a large portfolio of concurrent customer implementations, proactively identifying risks and ensuring projects stay on track.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Implementation Managers while setting high standards for communication, organization, and execution.
  • Establish clear expectations with customers and internal stakeholders, providing proactive updates on project status, timelines, and risks.
  • Monitor implementation health and provide leadership with clear reporting on progress, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Serve as the senior escalation point for complex implementations, customer concerns, and high-risk situations.
  • Build, improve, and maintain implementation processes, playbooks, and workflows that support team scalability and operational excellence.
  • Partner closely with Sales, Product, Customer Success, and Support teams to ensure smooth handoffs and alignment throughout the customer journey.
  • Gather insights from customer implementations and help improve products, processes, and overall customer experience.
  • Participate in customer kickoffs, events, and industry conferences, with approximately 10% travel expected.
  • Requirements:

    The ideal candidate is an experienced implementation or customer operations leader with a strong background in managing complex projects, developing teams, and delivering successful customer outcomes. You should be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is critical.

    • 5+ years of experience in implementation, onboarding, professional services, customer operations, or project management roles.
    • 2+ years of experience managing and developing teams.
    • Proven ability to manage a high volume of simultaneous projects or customer accounts while maintaining strong execution and follow-through.
    • Experience leading customer-facing teams and delivering projects on time and within scope.
    • Strong communication skills with the ability to manage expectations across customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
    • Demonstrated experience creating and improving processes that enable scale and operational consistency.
    • Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and organization.
    • Ability to identify risks early, solve problems effectively, and drive accountability across teams.
    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
    • Preferred Qualifications:

      • Experience working in a B2B SaaS or technology environment.
      • Familiarity with customer experience and operational tools such as Salesforce, Wrike, Zendesk, or ChurnZero.
      • Experience managing enterprise customers and complex, multi-stakeholder implementations.
      • Background in industries related to veterinary services, pet care, or animal-focused organizations.
      • Benefits:

        • Competitive salary range of $108,000 - $124,000 per year.
        • Performance-based bonus opportunity tied to defined KPIs and individual goals.
        • Medical coverage for employees and dependents with employer contribution covering approximately 80-90%.
        • Employer HSA contribution with high-deductible health plans.
        • 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 3.5%.
        • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
        • Dental and vision insurance options.
        • Basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
        • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
        • Flexible paid time off and 12 paid annual holidays.
        • Paid parental leave.
        • Pet-focused benefits including pet adoption support, pet insurance subsidies, and pet-related leave.
        • Annual $250 learning and development stipend.
        • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, growing technology environment with meaningful customer impact.

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