Software Implementation Specialist

ECP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in Milwaukee is seeking an Implementation Specialist to onboard new customers onto their software, manage implementations, and minimize churn risks. The ideal candidate requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of customer-facing experience, as well as a passion for helping clients solve real-world problems. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a significant impact on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer-facing experience.
• 1+ years implementing SaaS software.
• Experience working with ECP or another provider of assisted living software is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management, system setup, and user training.
• Proactively identify and address potential churn risks.
• Provide expert product and service guidance via multiple communication methods.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Project management software

Job description

Job Overview

ECP is a market‑leading SaaS software solution that enables senior living communities to better care for their residents. ECP is used in over 6,500 communities around the world. We’re looking to further expand by increasing the number of customers that use our software and increasing the scope of how we serve our customers by developing and releasing new products.

As an Implementation Specialist, you will play a key role in onboarding new customers and helping them successfully implement our ECP software to meet their clinical, operational, and business needs. You will serve as the primary contact during the initial implementation phase, owning training from sales close to full use of the ECP software. This includes project managing through the process, troubleshooting issues, identifying & mitigating churn risks, and providing proactive solutions when needed. Your main goal will be to drive customers to value quickly, with a focus on minimizing time to value.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management, system setup, and user training, helping communities leverage our software to address their clinical, operational, and business challenges.
• Handle and resolve issues as they arise, offering timely solutions while escalating high‑risk items that may impact customer retention.
• Proactively identify and address potential churn risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure customer satisfaction and retention, all while maintaining a high standard of customer care and service.
• Drive rapid and successful system adoption by guiding customers through the launch phase and ensuring quick time‑to‑value.
• Provide expert product and service guidance to customers via phone, email, Zoom (on‑camera), and on‑site visits to ensure optimal use of the ECP software.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date customer records in the CRM, ensuring timely updates of account information and project progress.
• Leverage CRM project management tools to track key project milestones, communicate internally, and ensure timely delivery of implementation tasks.
• Generate product & service reports by analyzing customer data, providing actionable insights to improve their experience.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve collective goals, contributing to the success of ongoing implementation projects and tasks.
• Serve as an advocate for customers’ needs, collaborating with cross‑functional teams including engineering, product management, customer success and support to deliver effective solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of customer‑facing experience
• 1+ years implementing SaaS software
• Software or web‑based implementation experience
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and communication skills
• A love for working with people to help them solve real‑world problems
• Experience working with project management software
• Experience working with ECP or another provider of assisted living software is a bonus
• Ability to travel as needed (expected up to 25% on average, based on customer demand)

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development
• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Salary range: $80,000 - $113,000