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Implementation Lead roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Most placements land in EB-3 as skilled workers, though advanced-degree professionals in enterprise software or systems integration may qualify at the EB-2 level.
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We are hiring an Implementation Executive within our SBS organization (South Region).
In this role as an Implementation Executive, you will be a member of the senior leadership team in the Small Business Services (South Region). This role will be responsible for the development and execution of Implementation strategies and initiatives that are aligned to the achievement of SBS strategic goals for growing the business, lowering cost of new client onboarding and improving the business operations.
This role reports to the VP/GM and is responsible for the division-wide implementation strategy including P&L influence of $116 million. As the Implementation Executive, you will be a Leader of Leaders supporting 2 people leaders and ~ 145 in directs across the various strategic locations (100 onshore and ~45 offshore).
Ready to #MakeYourMark? Apply now!
WHAT YOU'LL DO: Responsibilities
- Leads, inspires and ensures appropriate associate ownership and accountability in a highly virtual and matrix-managed organization
- Responsible for leadership excellence which includes identifying key behaviors in incoming and internal talent to ensure success
- Holding each team member accountable for service excellence and course correcting as needed
- Leading all disciplines required to implement within their segment and preference will be given to those with HCM products and services and possesses an exceptional client service philosophy necessary to lead and implement these solutions
- Responsible for driving an effective project management approach across products and ADP business units. The Implementation leadership team ensures the development, communication, control and execution of project plans in a manner consistent with the framework of the One ADP solution delivery
- Drives associate engagement, retention, talent/career development and appropriate programs to support a virtual and matrix managed Implementation organization
- Responsible to ensure ADP's integrated workforce management solutions are implemented on time with the highest quality
- The Implementation VP is accountable for monthly forecasting and forecast achievement
- Leverages data to make strategic business decisions
- Responsible for resources, activities and initiatives that will ensure resource optimization and goal achievement
- Establishes and communicates clearly defined management, goals and objectives, performance planning
- Manages and controls applicable expenses and budgets
- Responsible for Quality and First Year Retention
- Builds direct and regular proactive contact with clients
- Develops strong business relationships with high profile, high revenue clients to ensure a strong, long-term relationship with ADP
- Leads a comprehensive proactive client contact program to assess client satisfaction and the team's ability to deliver high-quality, concurrent, multi-solution implementations that support the overall client experience
- Improves customer service quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; establishing and communicating service metrics; monitoring and analyzing results; and implementing changes
- Responsible for leading the overall strategic direction, collaboration, and communication between Implementation and key channel partners
- Providing strategic oversight and direct involvement in maintaining effective business relationships with the aligned Senior Sales Leaders
- Continually cultivating and developing relationships that strive to drive healthy business submission facilitating clients to receive a stellar implementation experience
- Works with leadership team to develop rewards/recognition systems based on achievement of goals and implement associate engagement action plans
- Encourages, recognizes and rewards ongoing associate/leadership development
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE: Requirements
- This position will sit in our Alpharetta, GA location only. We support a hybrid working arrangement - 3 days in the local office and 2 days at home applies.
- 12+ years in a service or implementation environment with hands on experience in management of service and operational teams
- Extensive experience in operations or process improvement, with in-depth knowledge of delivering a high-quality client experience
- Exhibits Leadership Excellence, including identifying successful behaviors, ensuring the right talent in the right roles and a strong eye for talent acquisition building successful teams and leaders
- Recognized as an individual with outstanding leadership skills, passion, professionalism, communication, and strategic business thinking
- Proven ability and experience to develop and executive strategic business strategies
- Ability to influence at all levels within a large matrixed organization
- A relationship builder who partners collaboratively internally and externally across all cross-functional partners to ensure we are providing the best client experience and are achieving our business objectives
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to flex based on audience and other requirements
- Travel will be required to either strategic location listed monthly as well as travel internationally to India and Philippines that this leader will support (once a year or every other year)
A college degree is preferred but not required. What's more important is having the skills to do the job. Other acceptable experiences could include:
- Experience noted above, OR
- Military experience 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
- MBA or advanced degree
- PMP Certification preferred, SHRM or CPP certification preferred
- Implementation experience a plus
- Creative thinker with strong degree of adaptability and flexibility and one who thrives in an environment of continuous change and growth
- Ability to anticipate and adapt to changing conditions and opportunities
- Ability to leverage data to make strategic business decisions
- Service Orientation/Client Focus
- Professional/Technical expertise
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 nine Business Resource Groups where you can connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences
- Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress
- Continuously learn. Ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities for even the most insatiable learner
- Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones
- Balance work and life. Resources and flexibility to more easily integrate your work and your life
- 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
INTRODUCTION
We are hiring an Implementation Executive within our SBS organization (South Region).
In this role as an Implementation Executive, you will be a member of the senior leadership team in the Small Business Services (South Region). This role will be responsible for the development and execution of Implementation strategies and initiatives that are aligned to the achievement of SBS strategic goals for growing the business, lowering cost of new client onboarding and improving the business operations.
This role reports to the VP/GM and is responsible for the division-wide implementation strategy including P&L influence of $116 million. As the Implementation Executive, you will be a Leader of Leaders supporting 2 people leaders and ~ 145 in directs across the various strategic locations (100 onshore and ~45 offshore).
Ready to #MakeYourMark? Apply now!
WHAT YOU'LL DO: Responsibilities
- Leads, inspires and ensures appropriate associate ownership and accountability in a highly virtual and matrix-managed organization
- Responsible for leadership excellence which includes identifying key behaviors in incoming and internal talent to ensure success
- Holding each team member accountable for service excellence and course correcting as needed
- Leading all disciplines required to implement within their segment and preference will be given to those with HCM products and services and possesses an exceptional client service philosophy necessary to lead and implement these solutions
- Responsible for driving an effective project management approach across products and ADP business units. The Implementation leadership team ensures the development, communication, control and execution of project plans in a manner consistent with the framework of the One ADP solution delivery
- Drives associate engagement, retention, talent/career development and appropriate programs to support a virtual and matrix managed Implementation organization
- Responsible to ensure ADP's integrated workforce management solutions are implemented on time with the highest quality
- The Implementation VP is accountable for monthly forecasting and forecast achievement
- Leverages data to make strategic business decisions
- Responsible for resources, activities and initiatives that will ensure resource optimization and goal achievement
- Establishes and communicates clearly defined management, goals and objectives, performance planning
- Manages and controls applicable expenses and budgets
- Responsible for Quality and First Year Retention
- Builds direct and regular proactive contact with clients
- Develops strong business relationships with high profile, high revenue clients to ensure a strong, long-term relationship with ADP
- Leads a comprehensive proactive client contact program to assess client satisfaction and the team's ability to deliver high-quality, concurrent, multi-solution implementations that support the overall client experience
- Improves customer service quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; establishing and communicating service metrics; monitoring and analyzing results; and implementing changes
- Responsible for leading the overall strategic direction, collaboration, and communication between Implementation and key channel partners
- Providing strategic oversight and direct involvement in maintaining effective business relationships with the aligned Senior Sales Leaders
- Continually cultivating and developing relationships that strive to drive healthy business submission facilitating clients to receive a stellar implementation experience
- Works with leadership team to develop rewards/recognition systems based on achievement of goals and implement associate engagement action plans
- Encourages, recognizes and rewards ongoing associate/leadership development
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE: Requirements
- This position will sit in our Alpharetta, GA location only. We support a hybrid working arrangement - 3 days in the local office and 2 days at home applies.
- 12+ years in a service or implementation environment with hands on experience in management of service and operational teams
- Extensive experience in operations or process improvement, with in-depth knowledge of delivering a high-quality client experience
- Exhibits Leadership Excellence, including identifying successful behaviors, ensuring the right talent in the right roles and a strong eye for talent acquisition building successful teams and leaders
- Recognized as an individual with outstanding leadership skills, passion, professionalism, communication, and strategic business thinking
- Proven ability and experience to develop and executive strategic business strategies
- Ability to influence at all levels within a large matrixed organization
- A relationship builder who partners collaboratively internally and externally across all cross-functional partners to ensure we are providing the best client experience and are achieving our business objectives
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to flex based on audience and other requirements
- Travel will be required to either strategic location listed monthly as well as travel internationally to India and Philippines that this leader will support (once a year or every other year)
A college degree is preferred but not required. What's more important is having the skills to do the job. Other acceptable experiences could include:
- Experience noted above, OR
- Military experience 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
- MBA or advanced degree
- PMP Certification preferred, SHRM or CPP certification preferred
- Implementation experience a plus
- Creative thinker with strong degree of adaptability and flexibility and one who thrives in an environment of continuous change and growth
- Ability to anticipate and adapt to changing conditions and opportunities
- Ability to leverage data to make strategic business decisions
- Service Orientation/Client Focus
- Professional/Technical expertise
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 nine Business Resource Groups where you can connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences
- Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress
- Continuously learn. Ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities for even the most insatiable learner
- Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones
- Balance work and life. Resources and flexibility to more easily integrate your work and your life
- 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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Implementation Lead
Translate your credentials into PERM language
Gather documentation showing your degree field matches the Implementation Lead job description your employer will file with DOL. A mismatch between your transcript and the PERM job requirements is one of the most common audit triggers, so align them before the process starts.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Implementation Lead roles by employers who have filed PERM applications before. First-time sponsors carry significantly more process risk and longer internal approval timelines than companies with established immigration infrastructure.
Distinguish EB-3 from H-1B when evaluating offers
Unlike H-1B visa, PERM-based green card sponsorship isn't subject to an annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning the path to a green card can be faster than many candidates expect.
Verify the employer's prevailing wage before signing
DOL requires your employer to pay the PERM prevailing wage for your specific location and job level. Check the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the wage tier your role falls under, since an offer below the applicable wage level will block PERM certification.
Confirm the job duties support a specialty occupation framing
USCIS evaluates whether the Implementation Lead role requires a specific degree for EB-2 eligibility. Review the O*NET occupation profile for this title to understand how DOL classifies the role's educational requirements, which directly informs how your employer structures the PERM job description.
Request an employer immigration timeline at the offer stage
Ask specifically when the company plans to initiate PERM recruitment, not just whether they sponsor green cards. Employers often delay PERM filing until after H-1B status is secured, and the full PERM-to-green-card timeline typically runs two to four years from filing.
Green Card Implementation Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Implementation Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Implementation Lead positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree and several years of relevant experience. EB-2 is available if the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate the position involves specialized expertise above a standard bachelor's level. The job description your employer files with DOL determines which category applies, so the framing of duties and educational requirements matters.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap and must be renewed every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no lottery. At the EB-3 level, most nationalities outside India and China face little to no backlog, making the path to a green card more predictable than H-1B selection. The trade-off is a longer process from filing to approval, typically two to four years.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Implementation Lead role. This includes posting the job, reviewing applications, and documenting lawful rejection of any U.S. applicants. The job duties and minimum requirements filed with DOL become binding, so any later changes to the role can require restarting the process.
How do I find Implementation Lead jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor green cards?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by employers with documented PERM filing history so you can focus on companies that have sponsored green cards before. Employers new to PERM sponsorship often underestimate the legal and administrative burden, which can cause delays or withdrawals mid-process. Working with an established sponsor significantly reduces that risk.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Changing employers before your I-140 petition is approved generally requires restarting the PERM process with your new employer. Once your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, you may be able to port your priority date to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. Consult an immigration attorney before accepting a new offer mid-process.