Implementation Consultant

About GovPilot GovPilot provides cloud-based software solutions to local governments, aiming to make our communities better places to live and work. As a mission-driven company, GovPilot is committed to creating impactful technology that serves the public good. We are looking for team members who take pride in their work and seek to consistently improve themselves, their skills, and their knowledge. If this sounds like you–and the type of work environment where you’d thrive–we hope you’ll join us! What We Offer Competitive salary.Unlimited PTO.Flexible working hours and remote work options.Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.Professional development opportunities and learning budget.Home office and IT budget.Supportive team environment.The chance to work on innovative projects with cutting-edge technologies. The Position The Implementation Consultant, part of the GovPilot Professional Services team, is responsible for leading end-to-end deployments of our SaaS applications across all areas of municipal government. Guiding customers through configuration, setup, data migration, and training to ensure successful adoption. Acting as both a project lead and product expert, you’ll collaborate closely with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into effective, scalable system solutions. You will play a key role in ensuring each customer realizes measurable value from our platform while providing a seamless, high-quality onboarding experience. The Implementation Consultant acts as a strategic advisor, helping clients re-engineer their business processes to maximize the value of the GovPilot platform. You will tackle our most technically challenging or politically sensitive implementations Key Responsibilities Lead technically complex or sensitive implementations, often spanning multiple departments within a single municipalityAct as a strategic advisor, helping clients re-engineer business processes to maximize the value of the platformArchitect custom system solutions for unique client requirements that go beyond standard platform configurationsConsult with clients on data strategy, advising on data cleansing and restructuring to ensure long-term platform healthOversee QA standards for data imports and system integrations on assigned implementations, delegating execution to L2/L2.5 Analysts while maintaining accountability for data integrity prior to go-liveDesign and lead executive and department-head-level training sessions focused on change management and platform adoption strategyMonitor project health across a portfolio of complex implementations, proactively managing scope, risks, and dependencies with minimal oversightOwn the post-launch transition process in partnership with Customer Success, ensuring clients are positioned for long-term platform health and high adoption before handoffPartner with Sales during the pre-sales process to assess implementation feasibility, contribute to scoping conversations, and support RFP responses for prospective clientsPartner with Product and Engineering to provide formal feedback on feature gaps discovered during complex deploymentsDrive the creation of industry-specific best practice playbooks for the Professional Services departmentProactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives that elevate delivery standards and scalability across the Professional Services department Required & Preferred Qualifications 6+ years of SaaS Implementation or Professional Services experience requiredBachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferredStrong understanding of SaaS platforms, cloud environments, and data management principles requiredExperience analyzing complex data structures and translating client data logic into clear requirements for technical team members requiredProficiency with tools such as Wrike, HubSpot, Salesforce, Jira, or other implementation-related platforms requiredProven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder client relationships with professionalism, navigating competing priorities and organizational politics effectively requiredProven ability to re-engineer client business processes and architect system solutions that go beyond standard platform configurations requiredDemonstrated experience leading organizational change management initiatives within client engagements, driving adoption across multi-stakeholder environments requiredAbility to independently navigate technically complex or politically sensitive client situations, escalating to senior leadership only when necessary requiredExperience partnering with Product or Engineering teams to communicate client-side feature gaps and influence roadmap decisions requiredAbility to translate technical concepts into clear business explanations requiredExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills requiredExcellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills requiredAbility to learn new technologies and concepts quickly requiredDemonstrated track record of delivering implementations on time with strong Post Deployment Survey scores and measurable user adoption outcomes requiredPMP or CSM certification preferred Why Join Us GovPilot's Professional Services team is where strategy meets execution. You'll lead implementations that directly transform how local governments serve their communities, working with real clients, on real projects, with visible and measurable outcomes. This is a team that's investing in the methodology, tooling, and talent to scale, meaning there's a real opportunity to shape how we work, not just execute within a system someone else built. If you're someone who takes pride in delivering complex projects well and wants to grow within a mission-driven company, you'll find your place here. Practicals Team: Professional Services Location: Anywhere in the USAStart date: ImmediateStatus: Full Time/ExemptPlease note: GovPilot is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. How To Apply If you are passionate about technology and eager to work on a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter today! Application Process Screening call with a recruiterHiring Manager InterviewTechnical/Team InterviewVP of CX InterviewFinal Interview with GovPilot CEOReference Checks Equal Opportunity Employer GovPilot is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. It's important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and by providing this data, if you choose to, it will help us to stay accountable. Join us in creating amazing technology solutions that make a difference. Apply today!