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CLEAResult

Implementation Lead

CLEAResult, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon‑neutral energy‑efficient future for our communities and planet.

We create a people‑first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency, where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity – is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including a company‑paid health‑care concierge service to help navigate your health plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave

Paid volunteer time to support community initiatives

Employee Recognition Program – convert recognition points into gift cards

Employee Assistance Program – benefits to help manage daily responsibilities

Access to on‑demand training courses to advance your career

Job Description Job Overview

The Lead Implementation Consultant drives the successful delivery of technology solutions across multiple programs and clients.

The Lead provides strategic and operational leadership to teams of Implementation Consultants, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability in delivery.

The Lead also acts as a Customer Success Manager for key or high‑impact clients, serving as a trusted advisor and point of escalation.

This role is ideal for a seasoned implementation professional with expertise in enterprise delivery, stakeholder management, SaaS technologies (Salesforce, Magento, Drupal, etc.) and cross‑functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Implementation Leadership

Oversee and guide multiple concurrent implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Serve as mentor and escalation point, providing guidance on complex configurations and delivery risks.

Establish and enforce implementation standards, templates, and best practices.

Client & Stakeholder Management

Lead relationships for high‑impact clients, ensuring needs are understood and prioritized.

Build and maintain relationships with senior client stakeholders, aligning platform capabilities with strategic goals.

Deliver clear, concise presentations on strategy, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.

Cross‑Project Coordination & Governance

Coordinate across project teams for resource alignment and risk mitigation.

Collaborate with shared services to prioritize and sequence work.

Monitor project health metrics and address delivery risks proactively.

Implementation Oversight & Standards Assurance

Ensure configurations and processes align with platform standards and business requirements.

Review outputs from requirement gathering and solutioning to confirm deliverables meet expectations.

Maintain documentation that is complete, consistent, and aligned with guidelines.

Training & Support

Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Lead retrospectives and post‑mortems to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Contribute to evolving the implementation methodology and knowledge base.

Training & Enablement

Coach and support consultants in technical and client‑facing skills.

Lead internal training sessions and develop onboarding materials.

Serve as subject‑matter expert for platform capabilities and strategy.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.

8–12+ years of implementation, consulting, or project leadership experience, preferably in a SaaS or professional services environment.

Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing complex client relationships.

Skills & Competencies

Advanced knowledge of implementation methodologies, SDLC, and enterprise project management.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills, influencing without direct authority.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a matrixed environment.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management, including executive presence.

Deep expertise in configuring and deploying commercial SaaS platforms.

Proficiency with project and portfolio management tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana).

Analytical mindset focused on risk management and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a hybrid professional services environment.

Knowledge of agile methodologies or experience working in agile teams.

Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or agile practices (Scrum Master).

Familiarity with customer engagement frameworks and enterprise account management strategies.

Compensation Range $83,000.00 - $124,600.00 USD per year.

Salary determined based on internal equity, market data, and applicant experience.

Position type: Salary (Full‑time)

Location: Chicago, IL

Note: CLEAResult does not provide sponsorship.

Successful hires must pass pre‑employment checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran, or any other protected status.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive.

CLEAResult retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or requirements at any time without notice.

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