Senior Manager Implementation

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Senior Manager, Implementations is responsible for leading the execution of enterprise operational initiatives, including both process and technology changes, across the organization. The incumbent drives the planning, deployment, and sustained adoption of operational capabilities in close partnership with Field teams, Functional teams, Product Owners, Information Technology, and vendor partners. The Senior Manager, Implementations ensures initiatives are operationally ready, scalable, and consistently executed across diverse business lines. The role requires strong cross-functional coordination to align business processes, technology capabilities, and field execution. The incumbent leads a team of 20+ managers, supervisors, analysts, and specialists and is accountable for delivering consistent implementation outcomes, building organizational capability, and driving measurable business impact through disciplined execution and effective change management.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead the end-to-end planning, deployment, and adoption of enterprise operational initiatives, including process improvements and technology-enabled changes.

• Manage and develop a team of 20+ resources; establish clear performance expectations and foster a high-performing, execution-focused culture.

• Partner with Field teams and Functional stakeholders, as well as Product Owners and IT, to ensure operational readiness, including alignment of processes, training, support models, and deployment plans.

• Develop and execute comprehensive change management plans, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption tracking.

• Establish scalable, repeatable implementation and deployment strategies to ensure consistent execution across business units and regions.

• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Field Operations, Functional teams, IT, Product, and vendors to ensure alignment and delivery of intended outcomes.

• Define and monitor KPIs to track implementation progress, adoption, and operational impact.

• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and issue resolution across initiatives.

• Ensure quality and consistency of implementation deliverables aligned with company standards and best practices.

• Lead executive-level communications, including status updates and performance reporting.

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and scaling best practices.

• Ensure effective transition to ongoing support by coordinating with support organizations and vendors.

• Contribute to cost-benefit analyses and strategic planning.

• Performs other job duties as assigned or apparent.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Excellent project management skills, utilizing an understanding of project management tools and concepts to drive implementation and modernization activities.

• Intermediate to advanced skills in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Visio and can produce and present meaningful content.

• Applied understanding of resource-based, enterprise technology support and user adoption strategies.

• Ability to develop a deep understanding of current-state operational processes and envision areas of opportunity to drive maximum product value.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a highly matrixed environment.

• Experience preparing and giving professional presentations to groups at all levels, including executive leadership.

•  Demonstrated experience leading large-scale operational implementations across process and technology domains.

• Proven ability to lead and develop a large team

• Experience partnering with Field Operations, Functional teams, Product Owners, and IT.

• Strong expertise in change management and driving adoption.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and execution capabilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• 8+ years of experience leading large scale process improvement and technology deployments through the use of project management and change methodologies.

• Management experience required, with a proven track record of leading and developing employees.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.

• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.

• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.

• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.

• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.   

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.  

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. 

SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.

RECENT RECOGNITION

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies

• CDP Discloser

• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies

• Great Place to Work

• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global