Implementation Manager

FourKites, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Parental leave

Wellness stipend

Volunteer days

Job summary

FourKites seeks an Implementation Manager to orchestrate enterprise transformations for Global 1000 customers, aligning complex logistics challenges with FourKites solutions.

You will lead end-to-end implementations, coordinating cross-functional teams, executive reviews, and stakeholder training to ensure measurable business outcomes across global networks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience implementing enterprise SaaS solutions with multi-stakeholder project management.
• Strong ability to present to C-suite executives and technical architects.
• Excellent facilitation and cross-functional collaboration across sales, product, engineering, and customer success.
• Willingness to travel 20-25% for key milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise SaaS implementations for Global 1000 customers across multiple time zones.
• Act as trusted advisor, onboarding customers and building stakeholder relationships.
• Develop project roadmaps, manage scope and timelines, and align product roadmap with customer goals.
• Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful deployments.
• Provide feedback to product teams and ensure cohesive customer experience.

Job description

At FourKites we have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges with real-world impacts. Whether it’s medical supplies from Cardinal Health or groceries for Walmart, the FourKites platform helps customers operate global supply chains that are efficient, agile and sustainable.

Join a team of curious problem solvers that celebrates differences, leads with empathy and values inclusivity.

As an Implementation Manager at FourKites, you will serve as the strategic orchestrator behind enterprise transformations for Global 1000 companies managing complex supply chains. This role combines deep functional consultation with comprehensive project management to ensure successful software deployments.

You will act as the trusted advisor who transforms complex logistics challenges into streamlined solutions, building stakeholder relationships while ensuring enterprise implementations deliver measurable business outcomes.

Impact & Scope: Each implementation you lead directly enhances supply chain visibility for major enterprises, contributing to operational efficiency improvements and cost reduction across global logistics networks.

What you’ll be doing:

Core Responsibilities

• You will be part of our Global Implementation team, committed to helping enterprise customers successfully adopt FourKites as both a technology solution and a strategic approach to supply chain visibility across their organization
• You will serve as a trusted advisor and empathetic customer advocate, problem solver, and product expert to support customers building their first supply chain visibility workflows in FourKites
• You will be a consultant focused on onboarding our rapidly growing Global 1000 customer base, ensuring they get off on the right foot and continue to derive maximum value from the platform over time
• You will deeply understand both FourKites' capabilities and each customer's unique business challenges, including the operational issues being resolved through implementation, to serve as both a product expert and strategic partner through the change process
• You will execute implementations for each customer based upon their specific processes, requirements, and jointly established goals to ensure successful adoption; tailoring approaches to meet customer objectives as needed
• You will facilitate the implementation process and associated activities, such as stakeholder training, executive reviews, and regular progress meetings to ensure project success and platform adoption
• You will oversee complex enterprise projects from initiation through deployment, coordinating internal teams (technical leads, carrier operations specialists) and external stakeholders across multiple time zones
• You will develop comprehensive project roadmaps with clear milestones, managing scope changes while maintaining delivery timelines and identifying potential challenges early
• You will serve as a valuable liaison to our product team, providing real-time customer feedback and helping to align our product roadmap with customer visions and operational goals
• You will partner with internal relationship stakeholders including Sales and Customer Success to deliver a cohesive customer experience from pre-sales through transition and beyond
• You will analyze the strengths and opportunities of our implementation approach, both at individual customer and program levels, to drive continuous enhancement of how we serve our enterprise clients
• You will maintain alignment between executives, IT teams, operations managers, and end users throughout the implementation lifecycle, ensuring smooth handoffs and long-term success

About the team:

The Global Implementation team is a smart, driven, and highly collaborative group that thrives at the intersection of technology, operations, and customer impact. We take pride in solving complex, real-world problems together—supporting one another across time zones, sharing learnings openly, and celebrating wins big and small. This team is empowering by design: you’ll be trusted to own outcomes, influence decisions, and grow your craft while working alongside empathetic teammates who genuinely care about customer success and each other.

Who you are:

• You have 4+ years of experience implementing enterprise SaaS solutions with demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from initiation to completion
• You're genuinely passionate about helping customers see the value of FourKites as a solution for their supply chain challenges and serving as an advocate for their success
• You have proven ability to present to and influence C-suite executives and technical architects, adapting your communication style to diverse organizational cultures
• You excel at facilitating productive meetings, resolving conflicts, and maintaining team alignment across global enterprise environments
• You have the analytical capability to break down complex business processes and identify optimization opportunities while adapting successfully to dynamic environments with shifting priorities
• You have a track record of delivering projects that meet or exceed customer expectations with meticulous attention to quality and detail
• You can translate technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders and vice versa, creating comprehensive documentation that serves as a blueprint for success
• You have proven success collaborating across sales, product, engineering, and customer success teams to deliver cohesive customer experiences
• You have strong SaaS implementation expertise (supply chain, logistics, or transportation experience is a strong bonus)
• You're committed to continuous learning and improvement, using customer feedback to enhance both individual and program-level effectiveness
• You're able and willing to travel to customer sites for key implementation milestones such as kickoffs, training, and customer success transitions (20-25% travel expectation, focused on strategic moments rather than constant travel)

Compensation

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for bonus and incentive compensation as well as participation in FourKites' employee stock option program.

FourKites provides competitive compensation with stock options, outstanding benefits and a collaborative culture for all employees around the globe. To help you be your best, we have 5 global recharge days, in addition to generous PTO and standard holidays. Parental leave for all parents, an annual wellness stipend and volunteer days also provide you with time and resources for self care and to care for others. Throughout the year, FourKites sets aside time during the workday to learn and celebrate diversity. We're always listening for new ways to support everyone in and out of the office.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits starting on first day of employment
• 401k Retirement savings with employer match
• Bonus and incentive compensation as well as employee stock option program
• Employer paid life insurance and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave for all parents
• Family planning and inclusive wellbeing resources
• Technology reimbursement
• Commuter benefits for in-office employees (Chicago)
• Annual Wellness Stipend
• Ongoing learning & development opportunities

About FourKites

FourKites, the leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation for global enterprises and pioneer of real-time visibility, turns supply chain data into automated action. FourKites Intelligent Control Tower® breaks down enterprise silos by creating a real-time digital twin of orders, shipments, inventory and assets. This comprehensive view, combined with AI-powered digital workers, enables companies to prevent disruptions, automate routine tasks and optimize performance across their supply chain. FourKites processes over 3.2 million supply chain events daily — from purchase orders to final delivery — helping 1,600-plus global brands prevent disruptions, make faster decisions and move from reactive tracking to proactive supply chain orchestration. For more information, visit www.fourkites.com .

FourKites is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

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