Manager, Implementation (Global Payroll)

Rippling; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

In-office work

Job summary

Rippling is seeking a seasoned customer success leader to join our Implementation team in Seattle. As a first line manager, you will coach 6-8 Implementation Managers, engage with high priority customers, and drive improvements across onboarding metrics.

You'll collaborate across Sales, Product & Engineering, and Support to ensure a seamless customer journey, coach growth, and help scale our processes as we grow.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in SaaS customer success or professional services.
• 2+ years leading a team; growth-focused.
• Strong prioritization and time management.
• Energetic with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop Implementation Managers through hands-on coaching and mentorship
• Support hiring & onboarding of new Implementation Managers
• Resolve customer escalations for maximum satisfaction
• Drive customer adoption of key features and best practices
• Improve internal processes for simplicity and efficiency
• Track and improve performance on key metrics and KPIs
• Collaborate cross-functional to create a seamless customer journey
• Collaborate with Product & Engineering to improve product functionality based on feedback

Skills

SaaS leadership

Team coaching

Customer success

Prioritization

Cross-functional collab

Problem solving

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a seasoned customer success leader to join our Implementation team. As a first line manager, you will coach and develop a team of 6-8 Implementation Managers, engage on high priority customers, and drive improvement on key metrics. You will also coordinate cross-functionally with our Sales, Product & Engineering, and Customer Support teams to ensure a seamless customer onboarding experience.

You are right for this role if you are energized by being the first one to try something new – you have a knack for thinking critically and navigating uncertainty with professionalism and poise. In addition, you challenge yourself and inspire others to continuously improve, and thrive in challenging situations.

What you will do

• Develop Implementation Managers through hands‑on coaching and mentorship
• Support hiring & onboarding of new Implementation Managers
• Successfully resolve customer escalations for maximum satisfaction and positive relationships
• Drive customer adoption of key features and best practices
• Continuously evaluate, improve, and streamline internal processes for increased simplicity and efficiency
• Track, monitor & continuously improve performance on key metrics & KPIs
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Rippling Sales, Technical Account Management, and Support teams to create a seamless customer journey
• Collaborate with Product & Engineering to continuously improve product functionality based on customer feedback in Implementation

What you will need

• 5+ years of SaaS experience in professional services, implementation, or customer success
• 2+ years of professional experience leading a team; passion for supporting and guiding a team’s growth, career progress, and job performance
• Ruthless prioritization and time management
• Boundless energy to help your team and your customers…all with a “can‑do” attitude!
• Strong attention to detail and ability to solve complex, interdependent problems
• Flexible to scaling and changing organizations and responsibilities

Additional Information

Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email [e-mail]

Rippling highly values having employees working in‑office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office‑based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.

This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US‑based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.

*Commission is not guaranteed