Implementation Manager

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Group Summary:Magna New Mobility is a business unit inside Magna International leveraging Magna’s technology building blocks, developing new capabilities, and entering new markets and use cases. Our products include advanced solutions for urban markets, industrial intralogistics, commercial and autonomous vehicles.Magna New Mobility is also creating advanced software solutions that integrate with next-generation hardware. Our software is a core driver - turning our hardware into smart, integrated platforms for partners eager to advance the mobility sector.Magna's New Mobility group is not just about building individual technologies; we aim to create integrated solutions that address the complex challenges of moving people efficiently and cost effectively in the 21st century. Join us in advancing and shaping the future of mobility.Job Responsibilities:The Implementation Manager is a customer-facing role responsible for leading post-sales implementation and onboarding of enterprise software solutions. This position owns the successful transition from sales handoff through go-live, ensuring customers are configured, trained, and fully prepared to operationalize the platform.The Implementation Manager operates at the intersection of project management, solutions delivery, and customer onboarding, coordinating cross-functional internal teams and customer stakeholders to deliver implementations on time, within scope, and aligned to defined success criteria. This position is focused on initial deployment, activation, and early adoption, setting the foundation for long-term customer value.What you will be doing in this role:Implementation & Onboarding DeliveryOwn end-to-end implementation execution for assigned customers, from post-sales handoff through go-live and transition to Customer SuccessDevelop and manage structured implementation plans covering discovery, configuration, integration, testing, training, and launchLead customer onboarding activities to ensure users are enabled, workflows are validated, and success criteria are metEnsure solutions are implemented according to product standards, best practices, and customer-specific business requirementsProject & Stakeholder ManagementServe as the primary point of contact during implementation, coordinating between customer stakeholders (operations, IT, engineering) and internal teams (Product, Engineering, Support, Sales, Customer Success)Manage implementation scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and mitigationsFacilitate recurring status meetings, track action items, and provide clear progress reporting to internal and external stakeholdersProactively identify and resolve implementation risks, escalating issues when needed to maintain timelines and customer confidenceCustomer Enablement & Go-Live ReadinessDeliver or coordinate customer training and enablement, ensuring users are prepared to adopt the solution at launchValidate go-live readiness through system testing, workflow validation, and acceptance criteriaSupport customers during go-live and early stabilization to ensure a smooth transition into steady-state usageComplete structured handoff to Customer Success with full documentation of configuration, risks, goals, and next stepsProcess, Tools & Continuous ImprovementExecute implementations aligned to defined implementation playbooks, processes, and standardsUtilize internal tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Salesforce, Confluence) to manage plans, tasks, documentation, and reportingPartner with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to provide implementation feedback and contribute to process improvementsHelp refine onboarding materials, templates, and delivery models based on implementation learningsWhat you should bring to this role:Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other technical/business related field OR equivalent years of experience required3+ years of experience in implementation management, project management, solutions delivery, or enterprise software deploymentProven ability to manage customer-facing implementations with multiple stakeholders and workstreamsExperience supporting enterprise SaaS solutions, ideally in operational or technical environmentsStrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skillsComfortable leading structured delivery while adapting to changing customer needsProficiency with project management and CRM tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Salesforce, Confluence)Physical Demands:Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.Ability to travel to principal place of business on a hybrid scheduleAbility to travel up to 25%Hiring Base Salary Range: $105,780 - $196,440 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). In addition to base salary, some positions are eligible for an annual performance based bonus.Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.AI-Assisted Screening DisclosureAs part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.Worker Type:Regular / PermanentGroup:Magna Corporate #J-18808-Ljbffr