Director, Implementation Management (Remote)

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Requirements:

• 5+ years of people and team leadership experience with a proven track record of talent development
• 5+ years in client facing roles, managing decisions and conversations that involve a blend of operational and financial impact.
• Proven ability to inspire, develop, and retain high-performing teams by fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable impact.
• Expertise in process improvement, automation, and driving operational excellence at scale.
• Strong track record of building relationships with senior leaders and influencing organizational strategy.
• Exceptional Leadership and Coaching skills, with experience managing high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in Cross-Functional Collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced Strategic Planning and organizational management expertise.
• Superior Communication and influencing skills, particularly in client-facing and escalation scenarios.
• Data-driven decision-making skills, with a focus on process improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a team of Employer Partner Implementation Managers (EPIM) and senior managers, driving a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Cultivate a high-performing, motivated team by fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous development—ensuring team members feel supported, empowered, and inspired to drive impact.
• Establish and oversee the team’s rhythm of business, including strategic planning, goal-setting, team forums, and prioritization to achieve organizational objectives.
• Represent EPIM in cross-functional forums and contribute to co-creating end-to-end solutions by partnering with teams such as Product, Employer Partnerships, and Operations to address business challenges and improve outcomes.
• Coach and develop team members, setting and upholding the standard for excellence in implementation delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for both client-facing challenges and internal roadblocks, managing up and resetting confidence with senior leaders and stakeholders as needed.
• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of high-impact, complex implementation projects that align with Guild’s strategic goals.
• On an as needed basis, directly lead implementation projects to help with load balancing or capacity needs.
• Facilitate and drive action from high-quality retrospective sessions, implementing lessons learned to enhance Guild’s implementation strategy and capabilities.
• Utilize data and pattern recognition from implementation work to identify gaps, propose solutions, and drive initiatives that improve processes, tools, and outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive and growth-oriented team culture that prioritizes belonging, diversity, and collaboration.
• Champion the continuous evolution of implementation best practices by staying informed on industry trends, operational innovations, and emerging tools, integrating these into Guild’s workflows and strategies.
• Create and implement metrics and systems that monitor team performance and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes.