Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Implementation Manager roles sit at a key junction in SaaS: they translate a signed contract into real, measurable adoption. In this case, the platform is sold into K 12 school districts, which brings a distinct operational reality of multiple stakeholder groups, long planning cycles, and state compliance considerations. The remit spans onboarding, data ingestion, configuration, training, and change management, making it a practical view of how a SaaS product becomes embedded in an organization rather than simply deployed.
For a SaaS career, this kind of work builds durable skills in post sale delivery and value realization. Managing a portfolio of implementations develops repeatable playbooks, risk management habits, and the discipline of tracking outcomes across varied customer contexts. Regular use of systems such as Salesforce and Gainsight also reinforces the operational backbone common to modern SaaS teams, where handoffs, visibility, and consistent reporting shape retention and expansion.
This role tends to suit professionals who like structured project ownership while working through ambiguity with external partners. It aligns well with someone comfortable moving between executive level conversations and day to day end users, and who prefers progress to be measured through milestones, adoption signals, and clear follow through.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
The Implementation Manager is the primary point of contact and strategic partner for school districts from the moment they sign with SchooLinks through successful, sustained platform adoption. You own the end-to-end implementation experience, translating district goals into actionable rollout plans, building trusted relationships with counselors, administrators, and CTE leaders, and ensuring all stakeholders get real value from the platform as quickly as possible.
This role combines project management, education/K12 consulting, and product subject-matter expertise. The ideal candidate understands how K-12 districts actually operate, can build structure in ambiguous situations, and has the communication range to work confidently with a superintendent and a school counselor in the same week.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end implementation for a portfolio of districts; accountable for their platform onboarding, data ingestion, configuration of add-on modules, training, change management, communication, and continuous project management
- Lead kickoff calls and project alignment sessions with district stakeholders, establishing ownership structures, rollout timelines, and measurable success criteria
- Build phased implementation plans tailored to each district's purchased modules, grade levels served, and state compliance requirements (e.g., eCap, CCRI, CCMR, and other state CCR mandates)
- Maintain an implementation tracker for each district, logging project status, action items, decisions, and upcoming milestones using Gainsight and Salesforce
- Lead recurring check-in calls with district champions and executive sponsors, keeping projects on track and stakeholders aligned
- Proactively surface risks to launch timelines and escalate to the Director of Implementations as needed
- 3+ years of experience in implementation, customer success, project management, or a client-facing role, preferably in K-12 EdTech or education services
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously across different clients, timelines, and configurations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable presenting to district leadership and writing clear, action-oriented follow-ups
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to build consistent processes across a varied client portfolio
- 100% health care coverage for Employee
- 401K with company matching
- Dental & Vision
- Parental Leave
- Subsidized gym membership
- Remote work stipend
- Annual team offsite
A reasonable estimate of the on track earnings range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
SchooLinks is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
