Senior Implementation Manager

customgoods; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Goods, LLC is seeking a Senior Implementation Manager to lead client onboarding within our 3PL network. You will coordinate cross-functional teams (Operations, IT, Warehouse, Transportation, Customer Service) to ensure on-time, on-budget go-lives and seamless post-implementation support.

You will manage discovery through go-live, develop detailed project plans, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong client relationships and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management or client implementation in 3PL/logistics.
• Strong understanding of WMS, TMS, EDI, and related logistics technologies.
• Proven track record of leading complex multi-stakeholder projects.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with PM tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana).
• PMI PMP or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding from discovery to go-live and post-implementation support.
• Act as primary liaison between clients, internal teams, and external partners.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones; coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate to integrate WMS, TMS, and other logistics platforms with client systems.
• Identify issues early, develop contingency plans, and resolve problems.
• Create training materials and conduct sessions for teams and clients.
• Capture lessons learned and standardize best practices for future implementations.
• Monitor KPIs, prepare status reports, and present updates to leadership.

Skills

WMS

TMS

EDI

Communication

Project management

MS Project

Smartsheet

Asana

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Master's preferred

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Asana

Job description

Summary/Objective:

The Senior Implementation Manager is responsible for leading the successful onboarding and integration of new clients, projects, and solutions within our 3PL network. This role ensures that operational, technical, and customer-specific requirements are met through effective project management, cross-functional collaboration, and process optimization. The Senior Implementation Manager will serve as the primary liaison between clients, internal teams, and external partners, ensuring seamless execution from project initiation through go-live and post-implementation support.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee the entire client onboarding process, from discovery and planning through execution, testing, and go-live, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Serve as the main point of contact during implementation, providing proactive communication, managing expectations, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones. Coordinate cross-functional teams including Operations, IT, Warehouse, Transportation, and Customer Service.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate WMS, TMS, and other logistics platforms with client systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify potential issues early, develop contingency plans, and resolve problems to minimize impact on timelines and deliverables.
• Create training materials and facilitate sessions for internal teams and clients on new processes, systems, and workflows.
• Capture lessons learned, recommend process enhancements, and standardize best practices for future implementations.
• Monitor key implementation KPIs, prepare status reports, and present progress updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Core Behaviors:

• Servant Leadership
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Intense Safety Focus
• Trust

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in project management or client implementation within a 3PL, logistics, or supply chain environment.
• Strong understanding of WMS, TMS, EDI, and related logistics technologies.
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana).
• PMP or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Custom Goods, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

This commitment extends to all aspects of Custom Goods' employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.