Vacancy Name
Implementation Manager

Vacancy ID
VN2907

Location
USA - California

Created Date
6/26/2025 3:44 AM

Description
Project manage buyer implementations and other projects

Key Responsibilities
Build and manage strong relationships with clients through all manners of communication inclusive of regular visits to client sites, teleconference calls and written email.

Plan and schedule Programme timelines and milestones using appropriate tools and up to date project methodologies. Exercise discretion and independent judgement to adjust timelines and milestones as the project proceeds.

Establish and maintain implementation project plans and governance structure to ensure
that key deliverables,
milestones and key action steps are taken and met. Exercise independent judgment on whether key items are met and use discretion to modify and adjust key items as the progress of the project requires.

Lead frequent project calls with clients to track implementation progress against plan deliverables.

Lead weekly internal projects meeting with key internal business stakeholders providing key updates for all active project implementations.

Ensure ongoing management of the Programme through an appropriate Governance structure.

Use independent judgment to revise and refine as required and exercise discretion on how the governance structure is implemented without significant supervision by management.
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Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. Provide independent input to management on resolution to issues and any conflicts, including input on changes to project team members.

Use independent and creative judgment to identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.

Qualifications
A university degree or equivalent business experience.
• A recognised qualification and / or significant experience of project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project.
• Experience of effectively prioritising and executing tasks in a fast-moving busy environment.
• A solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies, API integrations and databases.
• Experience of working both independently and in a team-orientated environment.
• Experience of bringing significant projects to timely completion through a politically sensitive approach.
• Experience working with Procurement organisations

Person Specification
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of Pivot Tables and Macros (preferably).

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Business awareness and numerical ability.

Excellent collaborative and stakeholder management skills.

Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through the use of effective analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Flexible during periods of significant change.

Persuasive, encouraging and motivating.