Implementation Manager

This role is primarily responsible for the successful onboarding of new clients, focused with North American transportation Management. This person will oversee all facets of implementation including but not limited to initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring of task completion, and holding stakeholders accountable as well as develop processes, introduce new systems and programs to the client. This individual must excel at a high level with communication of multiple parties, stakeholders, tasks, and deadlines. This role requires the ability to identify potential gaps in process, data, alignment with objectives identified in the sales process or changing market conditions and serve as the primary contact with the customer from contract execution through steady state. Please note that this is an on‑site position. What you’ll do Understand Scope of Services from our sales team with onboarding requirements, regarding all modes of transportation, Invoicing, Account specific Pricing, ERP/WMS Integration, Freight Pay and Audit, and reporting ne needs.Initial discovery of a new client while touring of their facilities, interviewing client stakeholders, defining requirements and sc ope.Understand the order to cash cycle as it pertains to all modes of transportation that are in scope for the given proj ect.Develop a detailed project plan assigning dates and owners to monitor and track progr ess.Meet with clients on a consistent basis to review project schedule and sta tus.Manage all stakeholder expectations of timelines, project details and future st ate.Gather all client requirements to execute the proper operational strategy (LTL, TL, Invoicing, Integration etc.Initiate and validate that all systems have been set up based on client requireme nts.Manage changes and elevate, when necessary, if/when the project scope or project schedule has chan ged.Coordinates across internal departments and ensure that the necessary processes are created, documented, and receive full sign off from all parties prior to be execu ted.Works with client to define Key Performance Indicators to measure the success of BlueGrace’s performance, document and execute with all Internal Stakehold ers.Recommends best practices and process improvements in or between Client and Internal stakehold ers.Provide Training of systems and/or processes to any client stakehol dersProvide ownership of the full project until account has reached a steady state with sign off from all client and Internal stakehold What you’ll need 2 – 4 year college degree with foc us in logistics or supply chain preferred, not re quired3 to 5 ye ars of transportation/logistics experience is re quiredAbility to travel more th an 50%Strong written and verbal communication s kills.Prior experience of project management or implementation of new bu sinessPrior experience with Project Management Sof tware.Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio)Experienc e with LTL a nd FTL operations, pricing, and exe cutionPrior experience with Transportation Management System So ftwareExperience with systems integration (API, EDI, FTP) from a business process stan dpointExperience with managing data through Microsoft Benefits or you?Comprehensive Benefits Ava ilable: Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long/Short-Term Disability plans to support your well being. -ing-Winning C ulture: Recognized for our people-first values and team energy. You’ll feel it the moment you walk through our doors.Weekly Perks & Recog nition: Enjoy our Friday “Thank You” Lunches, Monthly Lunch & Learns, Monthly True Blue employee recognition award, and the exclusive annual Presidents Club award.Professional Devel opment: Gain access t o over 1,800 on-demand courses through our interna l LMS, BG Uni versity, to grow your skills and advance your career.Team That Embodies our Core Values: You’ll join a group of supportive, driven teammates who celebrate wins together and help each other through chal lences.Embrace the Energy: With our fast-paced, high-reward environment, no two days are ever the same. Our company is perfect for go-getters who thrive in a little organized chaos.Givin g Back: Join us in making an impact! Our team actively participates in community outreach and charitable initiatives with partners including the Humane Society, Metropolitan Ministries, Kids in Need Foundation &. #J-18808-Ljbffr