Implementation Leader, Benefits Administration

Summary Join Us at PlanSource: Your Exciting Career Awaits! At PlanSource, a leading cloud-based provider of benefits administration technology and services, we are on a mission to simplify how people choose, use, and manage benefits through cutting-edge, AI-powered experiences. This is an incredible time to launch your career with us! The Implementation Leader is pivotal in ensuring PlanSource exceeds client expectations by delivering exceptional support for our software and services. This role entails comprehensive ownership, planning, direction, and coordination of project activities. As a customer-facing position, the Implementation Leader manages the client project plan and collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders from project kickoff through to a seamless transition to the ongoing delivery team. Implementation Leaders will handle our most complex and high-level client interactions. They are responsible to guide the implementation POD to ensure the success of the project, driving it forward and ensuring all deadlines are met. They assign and delegate work to appropriate team members to meet deliverables. Responsibilities Manage and review project scope, objectives, and deliverables with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain comprehensive project plans, incorporating timelines, milestones, and notifications for additional resources as needed. Proactively identify and manage project risks, swiftly addressing any issues and developing effective mitigation strategies. Maintain clear communication with both clients and internal teams. Establish and maintain clear professional communication with all customer key decision makers. Complete job-related training courses and/or seminars, as may be required for the job and/or assigned by Manager. Foster a collaborative and productive team environment through mentorship and effective respectful communication. Helping to guide our junior team members. Responsible for leading client meetings and providing guidance on best practice, as an implementation subject matter expert of the PlanSource system and health and welfare industry standards. Engage with internal stakeholders to strategize on process and product areas of improvement. Identify, document, and oversee out-of-scope work, ensuring additional costs are tracked, documented and communicated to all stakeholders internally and externally. Provide regular project updates; the Implementation Leader is expected to be the client’s main point of contact for the duration of the implementation project. Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations. Promote team communication and collaboration across channels and job function. Provide back-up to team members as needed to avoid delays and ensure client satisfaction. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and meeting minutes. Ensure all project information is accessible and up to date. Including: Salesforce projects, Client and Project Health, EDI Cases, Action Item Logs, IMP SharePoint Site. Develop solutions and make decisions to keep the project on track. Serve as liaison with other departments within PlanSource for client/Broker companies as it relates to the implementation process. Conduct project reviews, document lessons learned and ensure all project deliverables are completed and approved. Coordinate and facilitate a smooth transition to operations support team(s). Consult and provide guidance on best practices to all internal and external stakeholders. Consult, create and maintain client benefit requirements. Assist in the sales process by offering expertise in PlanSource and health and welfare benefits to prospective clients. This role will require travel for some presentations. Possesses and maintains comprehensive benefits and benefit system knowledge. Maintains HIPAA, PHI and PII sensitivity, regularly participates and completes company assigned compliance training. All other duties as deemed necessary by management. About You Necessary Strengths, Skills, and Competencies 10+ years technical experience such as implementation project management, benefits administration implementation or software configuration. Proven experience in project management and customer consultation. Strong ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced knowledge of software and services implementation. Advanced knowledge of benefits. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. What We Offer Great benefits package, including a full suite of health benefits, a generous 401(k) Plan, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, a strong rewards and recognition program, and a focus on mental health and well-being. An inclusive environment with Employee Resource Groups to join, volunteering days and the ability to donate to organizations of your choice through our recognition platform. The opportunity to work for a growing, established technology company, but work side‑by‑side with a small, dynamic team of talented professionals. Fast‑paced environment with big goals and the opportunity to make a big impact. Top five reasons to come to PlanSource #5: Join the Vista Family. In March 2019, Vista Equity Partners acquired PlanSource, marking a new phase of growth. Vista’s portfolio of technology and software companies collectively make up the 4th largest software ecosystem in the world. #4: PlanSource is highly rated with our customers. Be proud of our sophisticated cloud‑based technology that meets the needs of even the most complex benefit programs. #3: Success is rewarded. With more than just a pat on the back, your success is recognized and rewarded. We take care of our employees in every way we can, with comprehensive benefits, employee recognitions, and a commitment to wellbeing. #2: You can grow and develop professionally. PlanSource has a great track record of internal promotions within the company and offering development plans and tracks to pursue your personal and professional goals. #1: Share our values. Be part of a team that values diversity and representation in all levels of the organization. Be part of a team that gives back to local communities and is actively aware of their social and environmental impact. PlanSource is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self‑expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. We celebrate and support our employees’ diversity in age, color, disability, ethnicity, cultural beliefs, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status and other characteristics that make our employees unique. If you’re selected, you’ll receive your offer and be asked to complete a background check. This will include a drug screen, criminal record search and verification of previous employment and/or education. Recruiting Scams: Unfortunately, scams targeting job seekers are common. To protect our candidates, we want to remind you that authorized representatives of PlanSource will only contact you from an email address ending in @plansource.com. PlanSource will never ask for personally identifiable information such as Date of Birth (DOB), Social Security Number (SSN), banking/direct/tax details, etc. via email or any other non-secure system, nor will we instruct you to make any purchases related to your employment. If you believe you’ve encountered a recruiting scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission and your state’s Attorney General. REF 4814 #J-18808-Ljbffr