Implementation Manager (Central/Mountain US Time Zone)
ClearGov
About ClearGov
Our mission is to create easy-to-use software to help local governments plan, budget and report better. ClearGov is a rapidly growing SaaS company that offers a complete planning, budgeting and financial reporting suite that enables local governments to plan, build, and present their financials more efficiently and effectively. We’re a mission-driven company that envisions a world where modern software enables every local government to best serve and improve its community.
Our software is utilized nationwide by more than 1,700 towns, cities, school districts, and other local agencies who are part of the ClearGov community, and we’re adding more every day. We’ve been named to the “GovTech 100” for eight years running. ClearGov also earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for five consecutive years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The ClearGov team is a talented group of folks who are passionate about our mission and committed to building a positive, productive company culture. We believe in a work-hard/play-hard environment, and every day, we strive to get better at our work, all while being considerate, trustworthy, and transparent in everything we do.
Core Values
- Be Clear: We strive to be open in all that we do because we believe that transparency is the foundation upon which all meaningful relationships are built.
- Be Trustworthy: We always act with integrity and keep our word because we believe that honest people are authentic, consistent, and dependable and that those traits form the cornerstone for success and well-being.
- Be Considerate: We are mindful about the impact that our comments and actions will have on others because we want to build a compassionate, inclusive environment that nurtures all individuals and communities.
- Be Positive: We believe that the first step in getting something done is believing that it can be done because we know that positive energy brings enthusiasm, excitement, and empowerment to the team.
- Be Better: We constantly ask ourselves, "How can we do this better?" because we know that our families, colleagues, investors, and customers depend on the results we deliver every day.
- Be Fierce: We seek to have bold conversations that interrogate reality and provoke learning to help us tackle our toughest challenges and enrich relationships.
- Be Fun: We value the lighter side of life because we believe that balance, laughter, and enjoying every moment fuel the soul.
About the Opportunity
We’re seeking an Implementation Manager (IM) with strong project management expertise and PMP certification to lead structured, client-facing SaaS implementations from kickoff through adoption. This role is ideal for a project manager who brings organization, accountability, and clear communication to complex initiatives while building trusted client relationships.
The IM will serve as the project lead for a portfolio of civic and school district clients, ensuring implementations are delivered on time, within scope, and positioned to drive measurable value.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end implementation lifecycle from Service Order signature through configuration, training, and client adoption.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.
- Apply formal project management methodologies to ensure consistent, scalable, and predictable implementations.
- Serve as the primary project leader and point of accountability for implementation success.
- Translate client goals and process requirements into clear, actionable plans and effectively operationalize them within the platform to support their workflows.
- Facilitate structured project meetings, status reporting, and stakeholder alignment.
- Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and scope changes.
- Coordinate cross-functional internal teams to deliver on project milestones and resolve issues efficiently.
- Build strong client relationships while maintaining clear project governance and structure.
- Develop training and adoption plans that ensure clients are confident and successful with the platform.
- Document project activity and maintain accurate project records and reporting in internal systems.
- Capture and communicate client feedback to Product and Development teams to support continuous improvement.
Critical Skills/Experience:
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required.
- 3–5 years of project management experience leading SaaS implementations or complex client-facing projects.
- Demonstrated success leading multiple concurrent implementation projects with competing priorities and firm deadlines
- Strong experience in scope management, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, and timeline accountability.
- Ability to drive projects forward while managing client expectations and internal dependencies.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Preferred Experience:
- SaaS implementation, onboarding, or professional services experience
- Experience working with public sector organizations, municipalities, or school districts
- Familiarity with Salesforce, project management tools, or customer success platforms
The Ideal ClearGov Candidate:
- Strong ownership mindset and accountability for project outcomes
- Ability to balance client relationships with structured implementation delivery
- Comfortable leading meetings, managing stakeholders, and making decisions
- Self-motivated and thrives in fast-moving SaaS environments with multiple concurrent projects
- Collaborative team player who enjoys solving complex problems and helping build outstanding teams
- Quick study who can rapidly learn and apply new concepts
- Proven track record of achievement
- Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and gets stuff done
- Has a sense of humor and doesn’t take themselves too seriously
Why Join Us:
- Flexible, remote work
- Chance to make a meaningful impact on government and school district transparency and accountability
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package (see below)
- Professional growth opportunities
Compensation:
- In the spirit of transparency, we are excited to share the base salary for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 USD and exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired at ClearGov, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, interview performance, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary for the role. Hiring beyond the base range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K Plan with Match
- Flexible Personal Time Off Policy
- Company-Paid Holidays Observed
- Annual Holiday “Dimming of the Lights” (aka: reduced work hours)
- Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion or creed, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital or family status, veteran or military status, Indigenous status, record of offenses (where legally protected), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws in the United States and Canada.
ClearGov is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian laws. If you require an accommodation during any part of the hiring process, please let us know.
At ClearGov, we value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our ability to achieve our mission of helping local governments work better.