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Implementation Manager jobs are open across SaaS, healthcare IT, enterprise software, and financial services, at every level from associate to director, with specializations in ERP rollouts, customer onboarding, and technical project delivery. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.
While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.
We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.
Help our award-winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions with a position in Operations.
Use your problem-solving skills to shape the way others see Paylocity. Launch your career with us!
This is a 100% in-office role based at our Schaumburg, IL, Meridian, ID, or Rochester, NY location. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Manager Implementation Ops will provide leadership, coaching, training and mentoring to PRC’s to ensure all critical aspects of Web Pay Products are set up accurately meet the client’s expectations within the specific Service Level agreement. The Manager will provide feedback to the Consultants on areas of improvement and to identify areas of success. The manager will be instrumental assisting the PRC team by providing feedback on staff performance, client issues, actions to be taken to improve department and maintain implementation success. The manager must be able to identify and effectively communicate areas of training improvements and common performance deficits as well as offer praise and positive promotion of a job well done.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ensure that the client base receives the appropriate level of customer service and technical support by spending the majority of your time, but not limited to, handling unresolved and escalated client issues with prompt and courteous service
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the Implementation support staff by providing leadership, coaching and mentoring
- Work with other areas of the organization to ensure consistency in all policies and procedures
- Work with the Learning & Development department to coordinate, assess and manage employees' training needs and gaps
- Develop and implement employee motivation activities and incentives
- Handle disciplinary issues as necessary
- Responsibility for interviewing and hiring candidates
- Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees while balancing ownership and continuous improvement
- Develop and motivate team members to reach departmental goals
- Works with the Department Director to plan and schedule resources
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 2 years Management Experience. Experience in team development and workflow process matrix environment is a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree in applicable focus area required
- Strong mathematical ability and aptitude to learn the payroll software application
- Experience in team development and workflow process- a matrix environment is a plus
- Excellent troubleshooting ability in order to handle clients’ payroll issues
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent listening and communication skills – 100% client satisfaction is our #1 priority
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
- Project Management and/or Change Management a plus
- Knowledge of Access, SQL or Crystal Reports a plus
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
- Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously
COMPENSATION
- The base pay range for this position is $89,300-127,600 /yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.
EEO STATEMENT
Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.
We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in implementation manager jobs.
- Three or more years of experience managing end-to-end software or technology implementations
- Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise platform such as Salesforce, Workday, SAP, or ServiceNow
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, computer science, or a related field
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Implementation Manager Job Search
Quantify your go-live milestones
Hiring managers want to see scope, not just titles. Replace vague bullets like 'led implementations' with specifics: how many sites you launched, what systems you deployed, and whether you hit your timeline. That detail is what separates your resume from the pile.
Tailor your resume to the tech stack
Implementation manager postings often name the exact platform, whether Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, or SAP. Mirror that language in your resume's experience section. Applicant tracking systems filter on tool names, and a generic resume quietly gets screened out before a human reads it.
Target industries where you have domain depth
A healthcare IT implementation manager and a fintech one do different work. Your prior domain knowledge, clinical workflows, core banking systems, or ERP finance modules, is a real differentiator. Search by industry vertical, not just job title, to find openings where your background is directly relevant.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists implementation manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a structured rollout story for interviews
Interviewers for this role almost always ask you to walk through an implementation from kickoff to handoff. Prepare a concise example covering stakeholder alignment, how you handled a mid-project blocker, and how you measured post-launch success. Vague answers here cost offers.
Negotiate on scope and support, not just pay
When you reach the offer stage, ask about your portfolio size, the tools and internal resources you'll have, and how escalations are handled. An implementation manager who takes on too many simultaneous accounts without support burns out fast, so these questions signal real experience to a hiring manager.
Implementation Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most implementation managers?
The companies hiring the most implementation managers right now include Rippling, Intuit, and AssistIQ, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Enterprise software vendors, healthcare IT firms, and managed services providers consistently account for a large portion of postings.
How many implementation manager jobs are remote?
About 66% of implementation manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though on-site travel requirements vary significantly by employer and client type. Roles focused on pure software configuration and customer onboarding tend to be the most remote-friendly, while implementations that require on-site training or hardware deployment typically expect regular travel.
How do you become an implementation manager?
Most implementation managers start in a customer-facing technical role, such as implementation specialist, solutions consultant, or project coordinator, and build toward the manager title by owning progressively larger rollouts. Getting certified in a major enterprise platform and completing a formal project management certification both accelerate that path. Demonstrating that you can run a full project lifecycle end-to-end, including stakeholder management and post-launch support, is what typically triggers a promotion or opens the door to a lateral hire.
Can you get hired as an implementation manager with little experience?
Yes, but you'll need to frame adjacent experience carefully. Employers hiring at the associate or junior level look for candidates who have coordinated cross-functional projects, worked directly with clients in a technical capacity, or managed deployments in a smaller scope. Emphasize any work where you owned a timeline, communicated status to stakeholders, or troubleshot a system rollout, even if your title didn't say implementation manager.
What does the implementation manager interview process look like?
Most implementation manager interviews run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your project history and how you handle scope changes or client conflict. A technical or role-play round often asks you to walk through a past implementation or respond to a difficult client scenario. Final rounds typically involve a panel with cross-functional stakeholders such as sales, product, or customer success leaders.
Where can I find and apply to implementation manager jobs?
You can find and apply to implementation manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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