Vice President of Implementation

Accordant • Florham Park, NJ

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About The Position

The Vice President of Implementation is an executive leadership role responsible for the strategy, performance, and scalability of Accordant’s enterprise software implementation consulting services. This leader owns the vision and execution of our Implementation platform, ensuring delivery excellence, operational rigor, and sustainable growth across all client engagements . Reporting to senior leadership, the VP of Implementation serves as the senior authority for implementation delivery and is accountable for client outcomes, consultant utilization , i mplementation group profitability, and the ongoing evolution of our delivery model. This role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Client Success Management , Finance and Operations, and other AMS department leaders to ensure Accordant delivers predictable, high-quality implementations that enable long-term client success. You will lead and develop a team of Implementation Managers who oversee day-to-day project execution and implementation consultant performance, while you focus on enterprise-wide implementation delivery strateg ies , capacity planning, and operational opti mi zation . A core responsibility of this role is the need to e nsure our implementation consultants are effectively utiliz ed while simultaneously protecting grow th , develop ment , and ret entio n . This is a high-impact, seat-at-the-table role for a leader energized by scale, clarity, and building processe s which enable client success and promote team excellence.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading enterprise software implementations, ideally within a consulting, managed services , or Value-Added Reseller (VAR) environment
• Proven leadership experience overseeing multi-team delivery organizations (Directors, Managers, or equivalent)
• Strong background in ERP implementations; experience with Sage and/or Acumatica preferred
• Demonstrated success managing utilization , margins, and operational performance in a professional services model
• Ability to operate credibly at both executive and delivery-detail levels
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience scaling a professional services or implementation practice in a high-growth environment
• ERP certifications and/or industry experience, particularly within the construction and real estate , distribution, manufacturing, or professional services verticals
• Familiarity with change management principles and professional services technology stacks
• Track record of building repeatable, scalable delivery models

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise software implementation delivery strategy across Sage, Acumatica, and future enterprise software offerings
• Define and continuously evolve the A MS i mplementation operating model s , methodolog ies , and standards
• Serve as a senior leader within AMS, contributing to broader organizational strategy, growth planning, and execution
• Maintain a high bar for implementation quality and consistency , including scoping, configuration, data migration, integrations, training, and transition to post–go-live support
• Act as the executive escalation point for complex or high-risk client engagements
• Ensure implementations deliver measurable business value and align with client success outcomes
• Own the key performance indicators (KPIs) for our i mplementation s , including utilization , margin, delivery timelines, client review metrics, and more
• Partner with Finance and Operations team members as well as executive leadership on capacity planning, group performance analytics, and profitability optimization exercises
• Identify delivery trends, risks, and opportunities, translating insights into actionable improvements
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Implementation Managers, enabling them to effectively lead project teams and client engagements
• Build a strong leadership bench and scalable talent model to support growth
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Partner closely with Sales to support accurate client engagement scoping, realistic delivery expectations, and smooth pre-to-post sale handoff processes
• Collaborate with Client Success Management , Client Enrichment, and Ongoing Support to ensure seamless transitions post-implementation and maximize the potential for long-term client value realization
• Work alongside Product and Technology leaders to innovate and enhance our delivery infrastructure , software-based processes, and related tooling
• Drive ongoing optimization of the AMS implementation processes, tools, and technology stack
• Lead initiatives to improve speed-to-value, delivery efficiency, and consultant experience
• Prepare the Implementation function for meaningful incremental scal ing, consistent with the long-term growth goals of Accordant

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed