GardaWorld

Director, Customer Implementation

GardaWorld$100K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business-related field.
  • 8+ years in Professional Services for SaaS projects, focusing on project management.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing implementation or services teams.
  • Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented with effective time management.
  • Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven track record in scaling teams and processes within a growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute implementation strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
  • Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of Implementation Managers.
  • Establish KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks for success measurement.
  • Oversee the end-to-end implementation lifecycle from post-sale handoff through go-live.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget constraints.
  • Mitigate risks and resolve escalations effectively during project execution.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Engineering to communicate insights and feedback.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Collaborative and customer-centric company culture.
  • Involvement in high-level strategic discussions with clients.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Director of Customer Implementation Services leads the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of customer onboarding services. This role oversees implementation teams responsible for delivering high-quality and on-time proects for all Crisis24 solution suites; including all Custom Solution projects. This includes leading discussions on the scope for any work effort (Statement of Work for implementation and professional services) for customers. The SOW includes technical requirements, along with all SOW language to ensure a complete contractual document for the customer.

We are passionate about developing our people and culture. This role leads by example, develops each individual team member, and coordinates personnel and resources required to successfully complete projects.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy
  • Develop and execute the implementation strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
  • Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of Implementation Managers.
  • Establish KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks to measure success.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer-centricity.

Project & Delivery Management
  • Oversee end-to-end implementation lifecycle from post-sale handoff through go-live and transition to support.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Mitigate risks proactively and resolve escalations effectively.
  • Standardize and continuously improve implementation methodologies and best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Sales to support scoping, solution design, and client expectations.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering to communicate customer feedback and implementation insights.
  • Work closely with Customer Success to ensure seamless transitions and long-term client satisfaction.

Operational Excellence
  • Develop scalable processes and documentation standards.
  • Monitor resource allocation, capacity planning, and forecasting.
  • Optimize tools and systems to enhance efficiency and visibility.
  • Identify opportunities to improve margins and service offerings.

Customer Engagement
  • Build relationships with key customers.
  • Participate in strategic client meetings and high-level solution discussions.
  • Ensure a consistently exceptional customer experience.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent business-related experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in Professional Services for SaaS projects, including project management.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing implementation or services teams.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong time management and organization skills.
  • Exceptional communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to scale teams and processes in a growth-oriented organization.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience implementing enterprise-level SaaS platforms.
  • Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP,ITIL or similar certifications.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perf

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Protect the data and systems of Crisis24 and its stakeholders by adhering to policies, reporting incidents and potential problems, completing regular training, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

About GardaWorld

GardaWorld Corporation is a Canadian private security firm, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, with 102,000 employees as of January 2020. GardaWorld International Protective Services, the international division of the company, began operations in 1984. GardaWorld Security Corporation was established as Trans-Québec Security Inc. by Stéphan Crétier in 1995, who invested initially $25,000. The company runs physical security guard services and armoured car services globally, with over 200 offices worldwide.
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