Director of Implementation (Remote, any state, US)

Location Designation: Fully Remote Role Overview:The Implementation Director provides strategic leadership and operational governance for end-to-end client implementations for Group Benefit Solutions (GBS). This role leads a team of Implementation Resources to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of complex, multi-product implementations.The Director translates organizational strategy into execution standards, drives service excellence, and ensures operational effectiveness across life, accident, disability, and voluntary products. The role is accountable for client outcomes, implementation velocity, operational efficiency, and overall service differentiation in the marketplace.What You'll Do:Leadership & Talent DevelopmentLead and develop a team of 10–15 implementation resources.Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, recognition, and open communication.Coaches on consultative skills and client-centric decision-making.Recruit, develop, and retain top talent while building bench strength.Implementation Governance & ExecutionOversee end-to-end execution of multi-product implementations, ensuring consistent workflows across Salesforce Workflow+.Drive adherence to our service excellence within the team and in all interactions with business partners throughout the operation through conducting process confirmations and monitoring of team performance metrics.Align client complexity and product mix with appropriate implementation resources.Manage workload balancing and resource assignments to support peak demand.Serve as escalation point for complex client and cross-functional challenges.Operational Excellence & TransformationOwn quality, satisfaction, efficiency, and implementation outcomes of department.Establish and manage KPIs and OKRs; leverage analytics to drive decision-making.Translates organizational strategy and market expectations into actionable priorities and execution standards.Identify process gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities in partnership with process owners.Lead and support operational transformation initiatives, including AI and automation adoption.Drive consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement across implementation practices.Strategic Partnership & Client ExperienceRepresent Client Readiness in cross-functional and enterprise initiatives.Build strong partnerships with Distribution, Operations, Product, and Account Management.Engage directly with clients and brokers as needed, incorporating Voice of the Customer (VoC) and NPS insights to strengthen service differentiation.Ensure implementation delivery fulfills commitments made during the sales process through transparency, communication, product expertise, and service excellence.What You'll Bring:Required Experience & ExpertiseDemonstrated leadership experience within implementation, onboarding, operations, or client delivery environments.Strong understanding of group benefits products and multi-product implementation complexity.Proven experience leading in matrixed, cross-functional environments.Track record of driving operational excellence, workflow optimization, and scalable process improvements.Experience leading change and supporting operational transformation initiatives.Ability to manage complex issues, escalations, and multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.Leadership CapabilitiesStrategic and systems thinker who anticipates downstream impacts and drives scalable solutions.Consultative leader who influences through expertise and partnership.Strong ownership mindset with clear accountability for outcomes.Effective change leader with resilience and transparency.Executive presence with ability to engage senior internal and external stakeholders.Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.EducationUndergraduate degree preferred.5+ years of progressive leadership experience preferred.Pay TransparencySalary Range: $100,000-$135,000 Overtime eligible: Exempt Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes Sales bonus eligible: No Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.Company Overview At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that hono