IDEXZX is hiring an Implementation Team Lead who will stabilise deliverystrengthencross-functionalalignmentfromSalestoImplementationtoSuccess/Support/Productand embedbest practiceprocesses that scale.The Implementation Team Leadis a keypoint of contact for corporate and independent customersduring their implementationbuilding relationships to support customer delight and retention.
You will be responsible for leadingtheEMEAteam of VeterinarySoftwareSpecialistswho implement our premium software productezyVet toveterinary practices.You will develop theteamtodeliverpredictablehigh-qualitydeployments and earlylife customer adoption that improves satisfaction reduces downstream support load and driveslong termrevenue retention.
Who You Are:
You are a confident communicator and apeoplefirst leader who thrives on enabling your team to succeed. You balance empathy with accountabilityremain calm under pressure and rely on data to guide decisions. You excel at solving complex problems improving processes and fostering a collaborative cohesive team culture.
Younavigate competing priorities with clarity delegate effectivelyand stay curious about how to improve crossfunctional workflowsnot just those within your own team.
You bringproven peopleleadership experience in SaaS technical implementations or veterinary hospital operations. You have strong business acumen grounded in software deployment (onboarding implementation) or veterinary practice operations with a clear understanding of how to achieve business goals through engaged motivated teams.
Youdemonstrateexceptional servant leadership communication and interpersonal skills resonating equally well in person and in virtual environments.You are detailoriented highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities within a fastpaced highgrowth environment.
Youbuild andmaintainstrong customer relationships by understanding client needs delivering consistent value and fostering trust through responsive and professionalcommunication.
Yourecomfortable partnering with internal and external stakeholders on technical projects andyoureskilled at influencing relationships that drive progress and alignment.
Youmodel professional integrity through consistency transparency and followthrough setting a tone of trust and reliability across your team and stakeholders.
Youdemonstratemature judgement and discretion especially when handling sensitive information escalations or customerimpacting decisions.
You foster psychological safety by leading with respect and inclusivity encouraging team members to bring forward concerns ideas and challenges without hesitation.
Youcommunicate with clarity and professionalism inwritten verbal and virtualformatstailoring your message to your audience whilemaintainingempathy and authority.
Role Fit:
The roleformspartsof the EMEA Customer Experiencefunctionwhich ispart of the Global Customer Experienceorganisation.
The rolereportsto the Head of Implementation and Customer Operations for EMEA based in the UK
Collaborates locallywiththe EMEASales Solutions Consulting Customer SuccessandSupportteams
Works globally withProduct EngineeringData Services and Learning teams
Acts as the voice ofezyVetImplementation in crossfunctional forums ensuring strong handoffs clear scope and connected customer experience
Expected to influence beyond direct authority to drive improvements across the end-to-end customer journey
Role Demands:
The role is hybrid with onsite at our Wimbledon office 2-3 days per week.
You will be expected to travelonsite in support of EMEA customer delivery and corporate programme management
Some international travel will be expected to travel to collaborate with your CXcolleagues
Key Deliverables:
Weekly monthly and quarterly reporting on implementation progress to targets
Quarterly forecasting contributions for revenue and capacity
Accurate maintenance ofezyVetSOPs
Measured improvements in handoff quality delivery predictability and customer outcomes
Development and tracking of team OKRs with clear plans to achieve them
Strong cross team governance and continuous improvement activity
High quality customer advocacy into Product and global CX organisation
Strong client relationships including corporate customer engagement where applicable
Balance of Responsibilities:
Team leadership:30%
Operational delivery oversight:30%
Customercommunicationsand escalations:20%
Strategic/process improvement & cross functional:20%
WhatYoullDo:
TeamLeadership(People Management & Culture)
Ability to inspire educate and build a high performing team culture during times of change.Experience with performance managementmentorshipand coaching.
Lead coach and support the Implementation team creating a positive inclusive culture
Manage performance against goals and KPIs to maximise client satisfaction and commercial outcomes
Support the team withpersonal development plansfostering professional development and individual growth
Recruit onboard anddevelopnew team members
Ensure effective communication rhythms (1:1s standups planning sessions)
Provide day-to-day guidance and support thatmaintainsmorale and wellbeing
Ensure consistent standards and adherence to best practiceSOPsand wider IDEXX policies
Performance management of all team members
Operational Leadership (Delivery Capacity Quality)
You will have theability to organiseprioritiseand direct work activities in a fast-paced environment.This role requiresrelentless triage situational adaptability and ability to navigate/lead change with a positive attitudeas key competencies for success. A growth mindset is.
Manage or provide guidance on escalated or critical issues with clients or within functional role(s).
You will communicate with other related departments to coordinate work and resolve issues as needed.
You will cultivate strong internal and customer business relationships includingcorporateprogramme management
Utilise datametricsand system tools to ensure efficiency and to maximise customer experience.
Identifyproblems obstacles and opportunities and proactivelytakes action to addressissues.
Prepare reports and other information summarising work activities or prepare analysis to highlight outcomes/issues and resolve questions.
Forecast delivery capacity manage team utilisation and assign projects effectively
Provide input into headcount planning including backfills and phased scaling
Maintain delivery and contract tracking tools for visibility of pipeline and future revenue
Monitor implementation planning accuracy and ensure all tracking is up to date
Ensure quality control of delivery outputs and customer experience
Maintain strong knowledge ofezyVetfeatures and workflows
Strategic Ownership & ProcessImprovement
Youarea subject matter expert on our product suite to help guide your team and customers through configuration to achieve ideal workflow and product usage best practices as well as changes and developments in the veterinary industry affecting work activities.
Provide input to department policies procedures and training content.
As a member of an innovative culture you will be expected to provide internal/external customer feedbackparticipatein initiatives to continuously improve our productprocess and overall experience as a world-class software company within the animal health space.
Continuously improve onboarding framework and runbook to drive efficiency effectiveness and scalability
Own or contribute to projects that enhance tools processes and working practices
Contribute SME knowledge to scalable learningmaterials
Collaborate with Data Services on ticket prioritisation and clarifying customer needs
Partner with Product providing structured feedback and advocating for EMEA customer needs
Maintain consistency of best practice across allezyVetimplementation teams
CrossFunctional Collaboration (Sales Solutions Consulting SupportCSMProduct)
Communicate with other related departments to coordinate work and resolve issues as needed. This role is a member of a team of leaders who share responsibility for the success of all Software Implementationsand thus working collaboratively with peers will be part of your daily activities.
Align closely withNA and APACregional Implementation delivery teams onresource allocation across regions where
Work closely with Sales to advise on scoping timelines pricing and project complexity
Integrate IDEXX diagnostic best practices into software deployment
Maintain close contact with the Customer Support team to reduce earlylife issues
Participate in crossfunctional governance sessions to solve systemic issues
Ensure Sales Implementation CS/CSMhandoffs are clear complete and measurable
Maintain relationships with corporate clients as
What you can expect from us:
Compensation: 60000.00 GBP Annual
Opportunity for annual bonuses
Medical Insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Work from home and wellbeing stipends
10% pension contribution
Why IDEXX
Wereproud of the work wedo becauseour work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy to ensure safe drinking water for billions and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10000 talented people.
So what does that meanforyou We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX you will be supported by competitive compensation incentives and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Lets pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women people of color LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.
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