Project Manager, Implementation

Smart Data Solutions, a leading provider of data management, claim routing and workflow solutions to health plans and TPAs, is looking for an Implementation Project Manager to join our team!

The Implementation Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing successful deployment of Smart Data Solution products across various healthcare customers, ensuring seamless integration, timely execution, and customer satisfaction. This role involves working closely with customers, engineering, client partners and internal stakeholders to implement solutions that ensures operational efficiency, aligns with business goals, and enhances customer satisfaction through seamless onboarding and adoption.

What you’ll be doing?

Project & Program Management

• Plan, execute and oversee the end-to-end implementation of the Smart Data Solution products, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth implementation.
• Develop scalable processes for managing multiple concurrent implementations across different healthcare customers.
• Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to refine implementation workflows, resolve technical roadblocks, drive automation, and enhance system integrations.
• Develop and manage a detailed project plan to align with budget and forecast
• Organize project update meetings and associated agendas
• Track project deliverables, dependencies, and due dates
• Manage change control, issues/risk management and reporting
• Manage project team escalations for resolution
• Maintain communication between all team members regarding due deliverables, and make appropriate adjustments to ensure that all due dates are met
  
  

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the implementation process.
• Conduct client needs assessments, gap analyses, and workflow mapping.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, progress reports, and executive briefings.
• Train end-users and provide support to optimize system adoption
  
  

Technical & Process Integration

• Assist in translating business rules into technical specifications
• Evaluate business problems and align process and technology solutions to meet client business goals and objectives
• Build testing plans and assist during testing phases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical or operational issues during deployment.
  
  

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success.
• Gather feedback from clients to improve future implementations.
• Document best practices and lessons learned for process enhancement
• Leverage analytics and reporting to identify inefficiencies and implement data-driven process improvements.
• Identify opportunities for automation, self-service tools, and technology enhancements to streamline implementation.
  
  

What we’re looking for?

Required Skills

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in software implementation, project management, or professional services, preferably in healthcare technology
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder software implementations.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
• Strong understanding of customer success, onboarding, and software adoption strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive strategic decisions and process improvements.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of cloud-based SaaS deployment, system configurations, and implementation best practices.
• Familiarity with SQL, data migration processes, and healthcare data security protocols.
• Experience with project management and implementation tools like JIRA, Salesforce, Smartsheet, Clarity, or similar platforms.
• Previous experience working in high-growth or fast-paced SaaS environments.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar project management certification is a plus.
• Understanding of AI/ML applications in healthcare is a plus.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client relationship skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability to changing priorities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team-oriented mindset with leadership and negotiation capabilities
  
  

Location: This role is located in our Eagan, MN office. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in-office requirements.

Why this is the company for you?

Top Benefits & Perks

• A company culture that is authentic, innovative, and collaborative! Our most powerful strength is our people! We build impactful solutions for our customers - their success is our success!
• A professional development and growth-oriented workplace
• Generous benefits including, health insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match to provide a better future in your retirement years
• A flexible environment with a competitive paid time off package; including vacation, holiday, give-back day, and a floating day
  
  

Who is Smart Data Solutions?

Smart Data Solutions (SDS) is a technology leader in healthcare process automation and interoperability. As a strategic partner, SDS helps clients digitally transform their operations, delivering tangible value through reduced costs, streamlined workflows, and an improved customer experience. With data, AI, and automation at its core, SDS provides solutions in Digital Mailroom and Data Capture, Clearinghouse, Intelligent Medical Records, Prior Authorization and Claim Operations. Trusted by over 500 clients—including multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, regional health plans, TPAs, providers, and healthcare partners—SDS streamlines complex front, middle, and back-office operations.

Smart Data Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.