Founded in 2012, EasyPost is a YC unicorn whose mission is to make shipping simple for businesses, from garage startups to the Fortune 500. Shipping, now more than ever, is the backbone of the global economy, but integrating the technology-enabled operations of a modern business with the low-tech and complex shipping industry has always been a challenge. EasyPost solves this problem with the first developer-friendly REST API for shipping, and we continue to push boundaries and discover new ways to simplify shipping for all. Our team is rapidly growing, and this is the perfect time to get on board. Join us, and help build the shipping infrastructure of the future.
Position Summary: The Senior Professional Services Implementation Manager plays a crucial role in leading and managing the successful execution of complex implementation projects for the organization's clients. This position requires a skilled project management professional with a deep understanding of client engagement, team leadership, and technical solutions to drive the delivery of high-quality services.With this being an advanced level role it involves managing the more advanced projects and or for software that is more involved with more customer dependencies. This role is completely customer facing and is the conduit and initial escalation point for customer interactions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
0 Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, timeline management, and risk mitigation strategies.
0 Ensure adherence to project management best practices, quality standards, and established processes.
0 Act as the primary point of contact for key clients during the implementation process, building strong relationships and managing client expectations.
0 Collaborate with clients to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
0 Provide regular project updates to clients, addressing inquiries and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
0 Work closely with technical teams to ensure the successful integration, configuration, and deployment of solutions that meet client requirements.
0 Provide guidance on technical challenges and contribute to solution design discussions.
0 Proactively identify potential project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
0 Address project-related issues promptly, working with cross-functional teams to find effective solutions.
0 Collaborate with sales, account management, product, and support teams to ensure alignment on project scope, goals, and requirements.
0 Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among different departments to ensure seamless project delivery.
0 Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, change requests, and client communications.
0 Provide regular project updates and performance reports to senior management.
Minimum Education & Experience Qualifications:
0 Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Or, 8+ years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience.
0 Proven experience in project management, professional services, or a related field.
0 Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams.
0 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client interaction and team collaboration.
0 Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
0 Experience working in AGILE and Waterfall methodologies.
0 Technical background with an understanding of software solutions and implementation processes.
0 4+ years experience working with customers with some difficult customer interaction that had a positive outcome.
0 Experience with one of the following or similar for task and feature management; JIRA or Azure Dev-Ops.
0 Ability to analyze complex problems, prioritize tasks, and make informed decisions.
0 Experience in managing budgets and resource allocation for projects.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Competitive compensation package and equity
401(k) match
Monthly work from home stipend of $50 net
Flexible work schedule and paid time off
Collaborative culture with a supportive team
A great place to work with unlimited growth opportunities
The opportunity to make massive contributions at a hyper-growth company
Make an impact on a product helping ship millions of packages per day
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To be considered for this position, you must be authorized and based in the United States.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Software Development
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