Implementation Manager at Crafty

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

86000.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Client Engagement, Effective Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Creation, Product Knowledge, Adaptable

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

The Role Crafty is seeking an experienced Implementation Manager to become an instrumental player within our Implementation team! An Implementation Manager plays a critical role in leading the smooth deployment of products, services, and systems within Crafty for our new clients, acting as the bridge between the company and the client. They are responsible for driving alignment within business objectives and driving user adoption of our products and resources. The role requires a mix of project management, product knowledge, client interaction, and problem-solving skills. Required Attributes Project Management: Drives projects from initiation to completion by managing scope, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with client and organizational objectives. Client Engagement & Onboarding: Act as the main point of contact for clients during implementation. Understand client requirements and tailor solutions accordingly. Provide training and support to ensure user adoption. Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and persuasively across various channels, ensuring mutual understanding while fostering transparency and collaboration with clients and teams Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with diverse teams, including Sales, Client Success, and Client Operations, to ensure alignment, clear communication, and the seamless execution of implementation goals Process Creation and Improvement: Develops and refines processes to enhance operational efficiency, ensuring scalability, consistency, and continuous improvement across all implementation activities. Product Knowledge: Understanding of the product(s) being implemented, including all features, capabilities, and limitations Adaptable: Demonstrates flexibility in dynamic environments, adjusting strategies and approaches to meet evolving client needs and organizational priorities Ideal Experience 3-6 years of experience in Implementation, Project Management, or related role, preferably in Hospitality, SaaS, or Construction/Design Experience in client facing roles, managing end to end implementations of software, systems, or services with a proven track record of managing multiple projects at once Ability to work with cross functional teams, managing timelines, risk mitigation plans, and multiple stakeholders PMP or comparable certification preferred Don’t meet all of the qualifications? We want you to consider all of your skills and experiences - both professional and personal- that would make you successful in this role. Although some qualifications are essential, others can be attained with time. We believe diverse perspectives, upbringings, and knowledge contribute to our strong company culture and we encourage you to apply. Expected Results Goal #1: Manage up to 15 implementations per quarter, at a 90% or above quality score through the year. Goal #2: Contribute to ~3 implementation initiatives per quarter, each with a clear deliverable that directly supports the Operations team's annual goals of retention and growth. Goal #3:improve client satisfaction and retention by proactively identifying and addressing potential project risks early in the implementation process, with a goal of reducing project escalations and increasing client feedback scores. What we offer: Our people mean everything to us. When you join Crafty, you’re joining a team of passionate, smart, and supportive people who work incredibly hard and have a good time along the way. We are proud to offer a compensation package that includes our Crafty healthcare plan, covering primary health, dental, and vision plans, 401k, paid time off, equipment certification courses, and parental leave. And, of course, it also includes Crafty-grade snacks, beverages, and fun events! Lastly, this role offers a special opportunity: to have a major hand in shaping the future of a young, flourishing company. Your creativity, ambition, and work will steer the direction of our successes. Our compensation amount for this role is targeted at $73,000 - $86,000 per year in Chicago. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including cost of living based on location, candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above. Crafty provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without discriminating against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Responsibilities

The Implementation Manager is responsible for leading the deployment of products and services for new clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving user adoption. They act as the main point of contact for clients during implementation and work closely with various teams to ensure successful execution.