Assoc Implementation Specialist-Front End

Position Summary

The Associate Implementation Specialist is responsible to effectively and efficiently deploy CDK software to our customers working as a key member of the installation team and to train all customers’ users either remotely or on-site.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Provide technical subject matter expertise by engaging with Client Implementation Manager (CIM) to understand business requirements, identify product and product setup requirements to achieve the agreed contractual aims. This includes verifying that the technical solution sold to the client is installable as sold and providing feedback to the CIM on technical gaps and risks.
• Guide and advise the customer in terms of best practice operational processes and system usage practices to achieve best ROI for the selected product set
• Establish (working with the CIM) the base software installation pack and configure the system to operate as expected.
• Perform system integration testing where necessary to ensure the solution delivers what ‘s expected by the client
• Manage and execute data migration activities (if required) to ensure the existing customer data is imported, validated and signed off by the customer prior to go-live
• Verify with the client through UAT that the system is configured correctly
• Execute the cut-over to production on the agreed go-live date
• Provide on-site support to end users to guide, advice, train and verify that users are able to undertake their role using the products
• Based on business experience and knowledge make best practice recommendations to the CDK configurations and/or client process to maximize client utilization and business results
• Collaborate with the CIM and Sales to propose additional CDK software and business solutions to the client based on solid knowledge of the clients processes and business requirements
• Escalate to client manager any issues with client engagement during testing and training, or any issues that could derail project success

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• French bilingual preferred
• Automotive dealership experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience with executing customer-facing implementation or product delivery projects
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and balancing competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills 
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES & Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal soft skills (setting/managing expectations, conflict resolution, etc)
• Ability to consult and collaborate cross-functionally with other departments

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