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Project Implementation Specialist jobs are open across healthcare IT, enterprise software, financial services, and consulting, from entry-level coordinator to senior program lead, with specializations in ERP deployment, SaaS onboarding, and change management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Develop and maintain the integrated project plan, schedule, and milestones covering implementation, configuration, data migration, integration, training, and go-live
- Lead project kickoff, status meetings, steering committee briefings, and phase-gate reviews with City leadership
- Manage scope, change requests, and work changes in line with contract terms
- Coordinate the work of the ServiceNow Architect, module specialists, Data Migration/Test Lead, and Training Lead
- Serve as the primary liaison to the City's Project Owner (CIO) and Purchasing Department
- Communicate status, risks, issues, and decisions clearly and on a regular cadence
- Coordinate with City staff and any other City contractors so schedules do not conflict
- Maintain the RAID log (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) and drive mitigation
- Track contract deliverables, acceptance criteria, and invoicing milestones
- Ensure delivery of Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 AA documentation, including the VPAT/ACR and accessibility roadmap, before final acceptance
- Maintain the signed project personnel list and background certifications required by the contract
- Plan hypercare and transition to ongoing support
- Lead final acceptance, lessons learned, and project closeout documentation
- Project Management Plan, integrated schedule, and communications plan
- Weekly status reports and steering committee materials
- RAID log and change request log
- Go-live readiness checklist and acceptance sign-off package
- Project closeout report
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- PMP certification required (Agile/Scrum certification a plus)
- 7+ years of IT project management experience, including 3+ years leading ServiceNow or comparable ITSM platform implementations
- Experience delivering projects for state or local government clients
- Working knowledge of ITIL 4 practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level briefings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira)
- Ability to travel to Danville, VA as required
- Ability to pass a criminal background check required by the client contract
Flexible work from home options available.
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Develop and maintain the integrated project plan, schedule, and milestones covering implementation, configuration, data migration, integration, training, and go-live
- Lead project kickoff, status meetings, steering committee briefings, and phase-gate reviews with City leadership
- Manage scope, change requests, and work changes in line with contract terms
- Coordinate the work of the ServiceNow Architect, module specialists, Data Migration/Test Lead, and Training Lead
- Serve as the primary liaison to the City's Project Owner (CIO) and Purchasing Department
- Communicate status, risks, issues, and decisions clearly and on a regular cadence
- Coordinate with City staff and any other City contractors so schedules do not conflict
- Maintain the RAID log (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) and drive mitigation
- Track contract deliverables, acceptance criteria, and invoicing milestones
- Ensure delivery of Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 AA documentation, including the VPAT/ACR and accessibility roadmap, before final acceptance
- Maintain the signed project personnel list and background certifications required by the contract
- Plan hypercare and transition to ongoing support
- Lead final acceptance, lessons learned, and project closeout documentation
- Project Management Plan, integrated schedule, and communications plan
- Weekly status reports and steering committee materials
- RAID log and change request log
- Go-live readiness checklist and acceptance sign-off package
- Project closeout report
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- PMP certification required (Agile/Scrum certification a plus)
- 7+ years of IT project management experience, including 3+ years leading ServiceNow or comparable ITSM platform implementations
- Experience delivering projects for state or local government clients
- Working knowledge of ITIL 4 practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level briefings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira)
- Ability to travel to Danville, VA as required
- Ability to pass a criminal background check required by the client contract
Flexible work from home options available.
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Who's Hiring
- INTROL12I
- Amazon8
- Corpay5
- Walmart4
- STERIS2
Top Industries Hiring
- Fintech
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project implementation specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or a related field
- Experience managing or supporting full-cycle software or system implementations
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with ERP, CRM, or SaaS platforms like SAP, Salesforce, or Workday
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Strong documentation skills including business requirements, process flows, and status reports
Tips for Your Project Implementation Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to deployment phases
Project implementation specialists are hired for specific phases, go-live readiness, cutover planning, or post-launch support. Restructure your resume around those phases rather than job titles, and name the systems you deployed, such as Salesforce, SAP, or Workday.
Highlight stakeholder communication explicitly
Hiring managers for this role screen heavily for cross-functional communication. Name the groups you coordinated with, end users, IT teams, executives, and describe how you translated technical requirements into plain language for non-technical stakeholders.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project implementation specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by methodology and tool stack
Many listings specify Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid frameworks alongside a core platform. When searching, combine the methodology with the system, such as 'Agile ERP implementation', to surface roles that match your actual experience before you apply.
Prepare a scenario-based interview answer library
Interviewers for implementation roles consistently ask about scope creep, delayed go-lives, and resistant end users. Draft three to four concrete examples from past projects that show how you resolved each situation and what the measurable outcome was.
Negotiate start date around project cycle timing
Implementation teams are often mid-project when they hire. Ask during the offer stage where the team is in its current deployment cycle so you can negotiate a start date that lets you contribute immediately rather than arriving during a code freeze or blackout period.
Project Implementation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project implementation specialists?
The companies hiring the most project implementation specialists right now include INTROL, Amazon, and Corpay, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare IT vendors, ERP consultancies, and enterprise SaaS companies consistently represent the largest share of demand for this role.
How many project implementation specialist jobs are remote?
About 85% of project implementation specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry and project phase. SaaS onboarding and training-focused roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles requiring on-site go-live support or hardware integration typically require in-person presence for key milestones.
How do you become a project implementation specialist?
Start by building experience in a support or coordinator role on an implementation team, even in a junior capacity, to learn how deployments are structured end to end. Earn a recognized project management certification and get hands-on with at least one enterprise platform. Document every phase you touched, requirements gathering, configuration, testing, training, and go-live, so you can speak to the full lifecycle in interviews.
Can you get a project implementation specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level implementation roles exist, particularly at SaaS vendors and consulting firms that hire associates to support senior specialists on large deployments. Focus your application on transferable skills: process documentation, client communication, software training, or business analysis work. Certifications in project management and self-directed experience with common platforms strengthen a resume that lacks direct implementation titles.
What does the project implementation specialist interview process look like?
Most employers run two to four rounds. An initial screening call assesses your background and familiarity with their platform or industry. A technical or scenario round follows, where you walk through how you would handle a delayed milestone, a resistant end user, or an out-of-scope request. Final rounds often include a stakeholder exercise or presentation to test how you communicate project status and risk to non-technical audiences.
Where can I find and apply to project implementation specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to project implementation specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your platform experience, methodology background, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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