Safeguardglobal

Team Leader - Implementation

In short

This role leads and coaches a team of Implementation Project Specialists and Project Managers, overseeing end-to-end client implementation projects through to successful go-live. The employer is a global HR/payroll services company operating in 170+ countries with 1500+ clients. It demands strong people leadership, project oversight across backlogs, KPIs and SLAs, risk and escalation management, and stakeholder coordination. It's a hybrid role based in the Philippines.

The role in a nutshell
Lead people. Drive successful implementations. Deliver exceptional client experiences.
We're looking for an experienced Implementation Team Lead to lead and empower a team of Implementation Project Specialists and Project Managers, ensuring seamless, high-quality implementations and successful client go-lives.
In this role, you'll combine people leadership, project oversight, and client focus to drive operational excellence, manage risks, and ensure every implementation is delivered on time and transition smoothly into ongoing service delivery.
How you will make a difference
•Lead, coach, and motivate implementation teams to achieve performance targets and deliver exceptional client experiences.
•Oversee end-to-end implementation projects, ensuring timely go-lives, clear ownership, and effective stakeholder coordination.
•Monitor project backlogs, workloads, KPIs, and forecasts to keep implementations on track.
•Identify risks, resolve roadblocks, and support complex client and worker escalations.
•Ensure high service standards, SLA achievement, accurate reporting, and smooth handovers to ongoing operations.
•Conduct regular one-to-ones, provide constructive feedback, and support team training and onboarding.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement.
What will give you an advantage
•Previous experience in implementation, onboarding, or project delivery.
•Strong people leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
•Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
•Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities competing demands, and deliver within deadlines.
•Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on client satisfaction and operational excellence.
•A proactive, accountable, and collaborative approach to leading high-performing teams.
Who we are and what we do
Safeguard Global is Global! With offices worldwide, we help 1500+ companies hire, manage, and pay employees in 170+ countries.
Our Global Benefits
•Autonomy & Flexibility (Work in Any Way): Be supported with as much flexibility as possible.
•Bonding Leave: Enjoy paid leave to bond with your new family member.
•2 Charitable Days: Contribute to causes you believe in.
•Reward & Recognition Program: Be rewarded for your success and championing our values.
•Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.
Why become a Guardian
•International Environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.
•Our Culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.
•Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.

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