Implementation Manager

ABOUT US

HirexHire (pronounced hire by hire) is a Chicago-based recruiting and talent consultancy that integrates with companies short-term to provide long-term talent solutions. We take a seat in our client’s everyday operations to understand their people's goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.

We partner with companies expecting or experiencing high growth who need to hire at scale or fill a critical role rapidly. Our clients are not looking for quick-fix placements but are thoughtfully building a hiring strategy to scale their businesses.

OUR CLIENT

Location: Raleigh, NC HQ (Remote)

Industry: Government Technology (SaaS)

Company Size: 50+

What They Do: Our client offers an end-to-end operating system for public agencies to communicate, listen, and make informed decisions. As an all-in-one engagement and communications platform, their mission is to connect government agencies with the communities they serve and facilitate equitable participation and representative data.

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THE ROLE

Our client is seeking an experienced and customer-focused implementation Manager to lead the successful onboarding of new customers onto their SaaS platform. This role owns the end-to-end implementation lifecycle from kickoff through go-live and plays a critical role in setting customers up for long-term success. The Implementation Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to public-sector customers, combining technical expertise, project coordination, and consultative problem-solving to deliver tailored solutions that meet each customer’s unique needs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead end-to-end SaaS implementations from kickoff through successful go-live.

• Align internal teams and customers on project scope, timelines, goals, and success criteria.

• Act as a trusted advisor by translating platform features into clear business and stakeholder value.

• Configure, test, and troubleshoot platform functionality to meet customer requirements.

• Deliver client training sessions and lead knowledge transfer to ensure user adoption.

• Develop clear documentation and standard operating procedures to support ongoing use.

• Manage multiple concurrent implementation projects while maintaining quality and responsiveness.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, engineering, and customer success teams to resolve technical and business challenges.

• Ensure a smooth handoff to the Customer Success team with a defined success plan for the first six to twelve months.

• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and implementation methodologies.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of experience in SaaS implementation, customer onboarding, professional services, or a similar client-facing role.

• Hands-on experience configuring or customizing SaaS platforms.

• Strong technical aptitude, including familiarity with integrations, APIs, and related technologies. CSS experience is a plus.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations.

• Experience working directly with customers in a consultative, solution-oriented capacity.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Passion for customer success, adoption, and long-term retention.

• Familiarity with GovTech or public-sector environments is a plus.