Gusto

Implementation Manager - Channel Partners

Gusto$85K — $95K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3+ years in software implementation, customer success, or project management
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Process-oriented with a focus on operational excellence
  • Ability to proactively solve problems and navigate a fast-paced environment
  • Technical aptitude with the ability to learn software solutions
  • Experience with CRM and collaboration tools (e.g., HubSpot, Asana, Slack)

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end dealer onboarding through channel partners
  • Serve as primary contact for dealers and partners during implementation
  • Deliver exceptional onboarding that drives satisfaction and retention
  • Guide customers through configurations, testing, and launch activities
  • Manage multiple implementations while ensuring high-quality outcomes
  • Develop implementation plans tailored to individual dealer needs
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and streamline onboarding

Benefits

  • Key role in scaling a fast-growing tech platform
  • Opportunity to optimize implementation processes
  • Direct collaboration with leadership
  • Work in a talented, high-performing startup team
  • Exposure to various teams (customer success, operations, product)
  • Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
TireTutor is seeking an Implementation Manager to lead onboarding and deployment efforts for new dealers acquired through our growing network of channel distribution partners.

Description

Job Overview

TireTutor is seeking an Implementation Manager to lead onboarding and deployment efforts for new dealers acquired through our growing network of channel distribution partners.

This role is critical to our next phase of growth. As we rapidly scale, you'll be responsible for creating exceptional onboarding experiences, managing multiple concurrent launches, and helping build the operational processes that will support hundreds of dealer implementations annually.

Success in this role requires a unique blend of project management, operational thinking, and relationship-building skills. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to both dealers and channel partners, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience while identifying opportunities to strengthen long-term customer engagement and retention.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, loves building scalable processes, and is equally comfortable managing project timelines and developing strong customer relationships.

What You'll Do
Dealer & Partner Onboarding
  • Lead end-to-end implementations for dealers onboarding through TireTutor's channel partners
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for both dealers and partner stakeholders throughout the implementation process
  • Deliver a best-in-class onboarding experience that drives customer satisfaction, product adoption, and long-term retention
  • Guide customers through discovery, configuration, data collection, testing, training, and go-live activities
  • Build trusted relationships with dealer stakeholders and channel partner contacts throughout the onboarding journey

Project Management & Execution
  • Manage a portfolio of simultaneous implementations while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction
  • Develop implementation plans, timelines, and success criteria tailored to each dealer's business needs
  • Proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and communicate status updates to internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure projects are completed on time and aligned with launch readiness standards
  • Maintain clear project documentation, implementation plans, and launch checklists

Process Improvement & Scale
  • Help design and refine scalable onboarding processes that support rapid company growth
  • Create and maintain implementation playbooks, training materials, documentation, and operational workflows
  • Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and improve implementation efficiency
  • Analyze implementation metrics and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless customer handoffs and successful launches
  • Escalate and coordinate resolution of technical or operational challenges
  • Collect customer and partner feedback to help influence product enhancements and process improvements

Customer Success & Relationship Management
  • Act as a trusted advisor to dealers and channel partners, helping drive long-term engagement and success
  • Identify opportunities to improve product adoption and overall customer experience
  • Ensure a smooth transition from implementation to ongoing account management and customer success teams
  • Establish strong customer relationships that support retention and future growth opportunities

Qualifications
Required
  • 2-3+ years of experience in software implementation, customer success, account management, project management, or a related client-facing role
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Process-oriented mindset with a passion for improving workflows and driving operational excellence
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn and explain software solutions
  • Experience with CRM, project management, and collaboration tools such as HubSpot, Linear, Asana, Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace

Preferred
  • Experience working with channel partners, distributors, franchise organizations, or indirect sales channels
  • Experience in SaaS onboarding, customer success, implementation, or account management
  • Familiarity with automotive, tire, retail, or service-based businesses
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Location & Work Environment
  • This role is based in our Boston office near Government Center
  • Team members are expected to work in the office four days per week, with one flexible remote workday
  • Occasional travel may be required for partner meetings, training, or dealer launches

Why Join TireTutor?
  • Play a key role in scaling one of the fastest-growing technology platforms in the tire industry
  • Help build and optimize implementation processes that will support the company's next stage of growth
  • Work directly with leadership and have a meaningful impact on customer outcomes
  • Collaborate with a talented, high-performing team in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Gain exposure across customer success, operations, product, and partner management
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth


Salary

$85,000 - $95,000 per year

About Gusto

Gusto is a cloud-based human resources software platform that provides payroll, benefits, and HR management services to small businesses. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Gusto's platform automates many of the administrative tasks associated with HR, such as payroll processing, tax filings, and benefits administration. The company also offers a range of HR services, including compliance support, employee onboarding, and time tracking. Gusto is committed to helping small businesses succeed by providing them with the tools and resources they need to manage their HR operations more efficiently.
Learn more about Gusto
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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