Job Description
Job Description
Lynton (founded 1999) is a digital innovation agency graduating from 16 years as a HubSpot Elite partner into platform-agnostic CRM implementation and integration. We serve small-medium enterprises and mission-based organizations with a focus on long-term partnership.
We're hiring a CRM Implementation Manager to lead client projects from Discovery through go-live
You'll own the entire project lifecycle :
- Lead Discovery : stakeholder workshops, requirements gathering, platform evaluation
- Manage Implementation : CRM configuration, data migration, system integration, training, go-live
- Client relationship : primary point of contact, expectation management, trust-building
- Team coordination : lead internal specialists (integration architects, migration experts, trainers)
- Delivery : on-time, on-budget, high client satisfaction
What You'll Do
Client Leadership
Serve as primary client contact and trusted advisorLead stakeholder workshops and requirements sessionsFacilitate platform selection and strategic decisionsManage expectations and navigate organizational politicsBuild consensus across competing prioritiesExecutive-level communication and presentationsProject Management
Manage projects from Discovery through go-live (4-8 months typical)Coordinate internal team members and specialist partnersTrack timeline, budget, risks, and issuesProduce client deliverables (requirements docs, recommendations, roadmaps)Ensure quality of technical work (integrations, migrations, configurations)Fixed-price or T&M project delivery (protect budget and margin)Technical Coordination
Oversee CRM platform implementations (Salesforce, HubSpot, others)Coordinate data migrations (on-premise, legacy systems, 100K+ to millions of records)Manage integration projects (ERP, data warehouse, marketing automation, etc.)Review technical work for quality (don't need to execute, but must understand)Coordinate with implementation team and integration developersEnsure 99%+ data accuracy on migrationsDiscovery & Strategy
Facilitate Discovery phases (6-8 weeks typical)Conduct stakeholder workshops across multiple departmentsDocument requirements and prioritize featuresLead platform evaluation processesDevelop recommendations and implementation roadmapsPresent findings to steering committeesRequired Qualifications
Experience
5+ years managing CRM implementation projectsLed 3+ full CRM implementations (Discovery → go-live)Implementation experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, and other CRMsData migration projects (100K+ records)Multi-stakeholder projects (3+ departments or user groups)Experience with nonprofits, cultural instititons, small-medium enterprises, or similar sectorsSkills
Project Management : Timeline, budget, risk, stakeholder coordinationClient Relationship : Trust-building, expectation management, difficult conversationsWorkshop Facilitation : Requirements gathering, platform evaluation, consensus-buildingTechnical Understanding : CRM platforms, integrations, data migrations (coordinate specialists, not execute)Communication : Written (deliverables, status reports) and verbal (presentations, meetings)Strategic Thinking : See big picture, make informed recommendations, navigate trade-offsPlatform Knowledge
Salesforce (Nonprofit Cloud, Sales Cloud, configuration and workflows)HubSpot (all Hubs)Understanding of other CRM platforms (Dynamics, NetSuite, etc.)Integration concepts (APIs, data sync, middleware)Data migration methodologiesPreferred Qualifications
PMP, Agile, or Scrum certificationSalesforce Administrator or HubSpot certificationExperience with donor management systems (Raiser's Edge), ticketing systems, association management softwareChange management certification (Prosci, etc.)Zoo, aquarium, museum, or cultural institution sector experienceWhat Success Looks Like
Project Outcomes :
On-time delivery (within committed timeline)On-budget (within fixed-price quote, protecting margin)High data accuracy (99%+ on migrations)Strong user adoption (100% of trained staff using system)Client satisfaction (NPS 9+, would refer Lynton)Reference and case study obtainedClient Relationships :
Clients trust you as advisorStakeholders feel heard and alignedExpectations managed throughout (no surprises)Smooth escalation and issue resolutionOptional SyncSmart ongoing engagement (conversion)Compensation & Benefits
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.
Salary : Competitive, based on experience
Benefits : [Health insurance, 401k, PTO, etc. - add your specifics]
Remote work : Work from anywhere in US
Growth opportunity : Lead role on sector expansion, potential for permanent position
Our Culture
Remote-first : Distributed team across North America
Client-focused : Client success is our measure
Collaboration : Work with talented specialists
Professional development : Learn new platforms and sectors
Impact-driven : Serve mission-driven organizations
Integrity : Honest advice over sales tactics
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