Associate Client Implementation Manager

Press Ganey; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Press Ganey in Chicago seeks an Associate Client Implementation Manager to lead standard onboarding projects for mid-market healthcare clients. You will serve as the day-to-day client contact, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure projects stay on time and within scope.

This role builds hands-on project management experience, develops expertise in Qualtrics products, and prepares you for eventual ownership of complex enterprise implementations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in client‑facing project coordination or SaaS implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with healthcare provider organizations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage standard client onboarding projects for mid-market clients.
• Serve as the day‑to‑day client contact, ensuring alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional delivery teams to execute configurations, data integrations, and product deployments.
• Identify project risks and issues early and collaborate with supervisors on resolution strategies.
• Provide clear, proactive communication to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support clients in understanding workflows, product configurations, and training pathways.
• Maintain accurate project plans, status reports, and documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements by sharing feedback and supporting team initiatives.
• Build foundational expertise in healthcare client environments, Qualtrics products, and implementation methodology.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

SaaS implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

Salesforce

Job description

Company Description

Press Ganey is the leading experience measurement, data analytics, and insights provider for complex industries—a status we earned over decades of deep partnership with clients to help them understand and meet the needs of their key stakeholders. Our earliest roots are in U.S. healthcare –perhaps the most complex of all industries. Today we serve clients around the globe in every industry to help them improve the Human Experiences at the heart of their business. We serve our clients through an unparalleled offering that combines technology, data, and expertise to enable them to pinpoint and prioritize opportunities, accelerate improvement efforts and build lifetime loyalty among their customers and employees.

Like all great companies, our success is a function of our people and our culture. Our employees have world‑class talent, a collaborative work ethic, and a passion for the work that have earned us trusted advisor status among the world’s most recognized brands. As a member of the team, you will help us create value for our clients, you will make us better through your contribution to the work and your voice in the process. Ours is a path of learning and continuous improvement; team efforts chart the course for corporate success.

Our Mission

We empower organizations to deliver the best experiences. With industry expertise and technology, we turn data into insights that drive innovation and action.

Our Values

To put Human Experience at the heart of organizations so every person can be seen and understood.

• Energize the customer relationship: Our clients are our partners. We make their goals our own, working side by side to turn challenges into solutions.

• Success starts with me: Personal ownership fuels collective success. We each play our part and empower our teammates to do the same.

• Commit to learning: Every win is a springboard. Every hurdle is a lesson. We use each experience as an opportunity to grow.

• Dare to innovate: We challenge the status quo with creativity and innovation as our true north.

• Better together: We check our egos at the door. We work together, so we win together.

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The Associate Client Implementation Manager is responsible for managing standard deployments of PG Forsta solutions, primarily with mid-market healthcare clients. This role provides hands‑on project ownership while building experience in client‑facing project management. Associates ensure client onboarding projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned to client goals. They act as primary contact for defined projects, supporting client readiness and coordinating across internal teams. This role is an important steppingstone toward full ownership of complex enterprise implementations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and manage standard client onboarding projects for mid-market clients.
• Serve as the day‑to‑day client contact, ensuring alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional delivery teams to execute configurations, data integrations, and product deployments.
• Identify project risks and issues early and collaborate with supervisors on resolution strategies.
• Provide clear, proactive communication to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support clients in understanding workflows, product configurations, and training pathways.
• Maintain accurate project plans, status reports, and documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements by sharing feedback and supporting team initiatives.
• Build foundational expertise in healthcare client environments, Qualtrics products, and implementation methodology.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in client‑facing project coordination, healthcare operations, or SaaS implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Salesforce) preferred.
• Familiarity with healthcare provider organizations and multi‑stakeholder environments is a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required in business, healthcare administration, project management, or a related field.

Additional Information for US based jobs

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