Implementation Team Lead
IRIS Software Group · United States
About IRIS
IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.
We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.
Lead customer implementations Team. Coach a growing team. Drive customer success.
Swipeclock is on a mission to make working life simpler and more productive. More than one million employees across 45,000 businesses use our workforce management solutions to track time, manage schedules and hire great people.
We're looking for an Implementation Team Lead to join our Customer Success organisation and play a key role in delivering exceptional customer experiences.
This role offers a blend of leadership, customer engagement and project delivery. You'll work closely with both customers and the implementation team, providing guidance, sharing expertise and helping ensure successful delivery across a portfolio of implementations.
If you enjoy leading by example, building strong customer relationships and helping others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Implementation Team Lead, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of customer implementations while helping develop the capability and success of the wider team.
Lead end-to-end software implementations from kickoff through go-live and project completion
Act as a trusted advisor for customers, end users and reseller partners throughout the implementation journey
Provide coaching, mentoring and day-to-day support to Implementation Specialists
Lead by example, managing your own portfolio of customer projects while supporting team delivery
Develop implementation plans, timelines, milestones and success measures
Configure solutions and deliver customer training sessions
Identify project risks and proactively drive resolutions
Partner closely with Customer Success, Support, Product and Sales teams to deliver successful outcomes
Drive continuous improvement in implementation processes, documentation and customer experience
Monitor project health, customer satisfaction and delivery performance
Support onboarding and development of new team members
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you'll:
Deliver implementations on time and with high customer satisfaction
Build trusted relationships with customers and partners
Help the team continuously improve delivery quality and efficiency
Support the development of future implementation talent
Contribute to creating referenceable customers and long-term product adoption
Be a go-to expert for implementation best practices across the business
What We're Looking For
We're interested in people who combine strong project delivery skills with a passion for coaching and customer success.
Ideally, you'll bring:
Experience leading SaaS software implementations or customer onboarding projects
Previous experience mentoring, coaching or providing informal or formal leadership to a team
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities
The ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
A proactive, solution-focused mindset
Strong organisational and time management skills
Experience managing project risks, dependencies and customer expectations
Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
A passion for delivering great customer outcomes
Nice to Have
Workforce management, HCM, HR, payroll or time and attendance industry experience
Experience working with reseller or channel partner networks
Experience supporting implementation methodologies or process improvement initiatives
Why Join Swipeclock?
At Swipeclock, you'll join a collaborative team focused on helping customers succeed. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, develop your leadership skills and help shape how we deliver customer implementations at scale.
Whether you're already leading a small implementation team or you're a senior implementation professional ready for your next step, this role offers the chance to combine hands-on delivery with leadership and coaching responsibilities.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.
Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.
Ready to Apply?
Click Apply - we’re excited to learn about your unique perspective and experience. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible to everyone.
What to expect from our hiring process
Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:
Application review — we assess your experience and potential
Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role
Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review
Final interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS
We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.
If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.