[Remote] Implementation Project Manager - Mortgage

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MeridianLink provides mortgage, point-of-sale, and core banking technology solutions. The Implementation Project Manager leads end-to-end enterprise software implementation projects, serving as the primary customer contact and coordinating planning, communication, risk management, escalations, testing, go-live, and transition to support.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and lead major milestone meetings including the project kick-off, project charter review call, project closure, and other customer-facing meetings as required
• Create and maintain project plans, resource assignments, milestones, and timelines using approved project management tools, including Smartsheet
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the implementation lifecycle and maintain timely, professional communication regarding project status, risks, decisions, and next steps
• Drive customer engagement and accountability by monitoring deliverables, action items, dependencies, and readiness activities needed to maintain project momentum
• Serve as the initial point of contact for project escalations and coordinate resolution efforts with cross-functional MeridianLink resources and leadership as needed
• Lead and coordinate project activities with Implementation Analysts (IAs) and other cross-functional MeridianLink resources to support successful project delivery
• Identify, evaluate, document, and communicate project risks, issues, delays, and scope-related concerns to stakeholders and leadership
• Track and manage implementation-related cases and project administration activities within approved systems, including Salesforce, as applicable
• Provide regular project status updates, portfolio health updates, and escalation reporting to Services Program Management
• Maintain internal project management procedures, templates, and operational documentation and recommend process improvements to improve consistency, efficiency, and successful customer outcomes

Skills

• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple complex implementation projects concurrently while balancing competing priorities, timelines, and stakeholder needs
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer expectations, facilitate change management, identify and communicate project risk, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with both customer and internal stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate project plans, documentation, action items, and status reporting across multiple concurrent projects
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment while adapting to changing priorities, project demands, and business needs
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, specifically leading enterprise software deployments
• Experience utilizing enterprise project management tools. Specific experience with Smartsheet is preferred
• Experience incorporating AI-powered tools, such as Claude or Microsoft Copilot, into project management, customer communication, documentation, or operational workflows is a plus
• Familiarity with the mortgage industry, mortgage origination software, or financial technology solutions is a strong differentiator but not required

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement

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