Sr. Director Implementation - Talent Solutions

ADP

$130K — $180K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in leading a Professional Services/Implementation organization, preferably in HCM.
  • Strong technical skills for platform analysis and troubleshooting complex product issues.
  • Ability to operate in a matrix organization and transform teams in dynamic environments.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage the client onboarding process for new program participants.
  • Partner with various ADP business units to resolve client issues and deliver joint client projects.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients at all levels of their organization.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for client escalations and strategic changes.
  • Ensure implementation activities meet client needs through effective team management.
  • Foster a high-engagement environment for associates and manage their assignments appropriately.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Client Service leaders to enhance client relationship management.

Benefits

  • Culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • Opportunity to join Business Resource Groups for networking.
  • Career growth in a dynamic environment with advancement opportunities.
  • Ongoing training and mentorship for continuous learning.
  • Best-in-class benefits begin on Day 1 to support health and well-being.
  • Focus on mental health with resources for employee wellness.
  • Paid time off for volunteering initiatives.
Full Job Description
ADP is hiring a Sr. Director, Implementation for Talent Solutions within the National Accounts Services organization!
  • Are you passionate about delivering excellent results?
  • Do you love satisfying and exceeding client expectations?
  • Is collaborating and leading by influence a passion?
  • Do you inspire your organization on a daily basis?

Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to make your mark?

In this role as Sr. Director, Implementation, Talent Solutions, you will lead a team of associates responsible for onboarding new clients, providing technical and subject matter expertise, and ensuring high quality client experience. Talent Solutions consists of a portfolio of offerings that drives client performance throughout their employee lifecycle (e.g., Talent acquisition, Talent management, Talent activation). You will be a member of the Talent Solutions leadership team and influence senior leaders in the business unit on our growth plans.

You will be responsible for the hiring, management, and development of Implementation associates, and setting the direction of the Implementation organization to achieve our business outcomes. This role is expected to provide thought leadership in developing and/or enhancing best practices (e.g., methodology/implementation best practices, client analysis, custom solution development, and product roadmap strategy) and driving operational improvements to the Implementation function (e.g., cycle time, configuration/setup, throughput).

Ready to #MakeYourMark? Apply now!

WHAT YOU'LL DO: Responsibilities

Client Management:
  • Responsible to oversee and manage all client scheduling/induction into the program.
  • Partner with other ADP business units to develop joint client deliverables and resolution paths for client issues.
  • Develop and maintain long-term client relationships at all levels of client organization.
  • Act as a focal point for clients to discuss changes, handle client escalations, and manage strategic changes in business.

Associate Management:
  • Manage execution of implementation team activities, ensuring client needs are fully analyzed/designed/met.
  • Drive actions to create an environment for high associate engagement.
  • Manage associate assignments based on knowledge of staff, product, and client expectations. Promote accountability to deliver on time/budget to yield client reference ability.
  • Counsel associates with complex tasks. Liaison / escalation resource to other ADP business units.

Business Management:
  • Responsible for forecast and budget planning.
  • Manage relations with Sales leaders, focused on efficient and effective Sales process management, win / loss reviews / lessons learned, and establishing / maintaining a strong transition process from sales.
  • Manage relations with Client Service leaders, focused on revenue retention, efficient and effective client scheduling, and client relationship building.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE: Requirements
  • 12+ years of experience leading an enterprise-level Professional Services/Implementation Organization that works directly with Clients, preferably in the HCM Industry.
  • Required to possess strong technical acumen to perform platform comparisons and analysis as well as troubleshoot complex product issues and lead efforts in resolution of them.
  • Ability to partner in matrix organization, design future state of the function, and transform teams to excel in a changing environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under changing conditions.
  • Strong leadership ability.

A college degree is great but not required. What's more important is having the skills to do the job. If you don't have a college degree, other acceptable experiences could include:
  • Experience noted above, OR
  • Military experience (NCO+) where skills including teamwork, adaptability, organization, and follow-through will help you build team and client relationships, identify solutions, and achieve success.


BONUS POINTS FOR THESE: Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in 12+ years of applicable experience: advanced degree desirable.
  • Concentration in Business management, Info Systems and/or Computer Science.
  • Project Management training and skills application, PMP preferred, Quality process training / skills such as Six Sigma, PHR/SPHR and CPP preferred.
  • Large scale enterprise implementation and/or global implementation experience
  • Is recognized as an individual with outstanding leadership skills, professionalism and business planning capability.
  • Understanding of all ADP product capabilities and in-depth knowledge of ADP products, services and programs.
  • Experience leading virtual teams is preferred.
  • Leader of Leader experience strongly preferred.
  • Ability to influence without authority.
  • Analytical, meticulous person with excellent and consistent follow-through.
  • Proven project management skills-ability to direct and manage multiple projects.
  • Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environments.
  • Ability to anticipate and adapt to changing conditions and opportunities.
  • Ability to prioritize issues and work under the pressure of time constraints.


YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
  • Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
  • Belong by joining one of our Business Resource Groups where you can connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
  • Grow your career in an agile, dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
  • Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
  • Focus on your mental health and well-being. We're here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
  • Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.
  • Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.


What are you waiting for? Apply today!

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