Implementation Manager- Customer Care Transformation

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
  • Downers Grove, Illinois
    10 days ago

    Job Description

    Implementation Manager- Customer Care Transformation

    The Company

    Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

    Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

    Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

    If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

    If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

    The Implementation Manager will drive process excellence, SOP governance, and operational transformation across the Customer Care organization. This role is responsible for implementing new initiatives, leading change management efforts, and owning KPI/reporting frameworks while ensuring a strong focus on customer outreach and CSAT performance. This position serves as a key cross-functional link between Customer Care, Sales, IT, and Operations to ensure standardized, scalable processes that improve both customer experience and operational efficiency.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement

    • Own and optimize end-to-end Customer Care processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
    • Identify gaps and lead process improvement initiatives aligned to business priorities
    • Maintain a prioritized roadmap of continuous improvement efforts

    SOP Governance

    • Develop, standardize, and maintain SOPs and process documentation
    • Ensure consistency, compliance, and accessibility across teams
    • Establish governance for ongoing updates and version control

    Implementation & Change Management

    • Lead rollout of new initiatives, tools, and service models
    • Develop and execute structured change management plans (communication, training, adoption)
    • Ensure seamless transition from implementation to steady-state operations

    KPI & Reporting Management

    • Define and manage KPIs tied to process performance, service quality, and customer experience
    • Build and maintain dashboards to track performance and identify trends
    • Provide actionable insights to leadership and drive accountability through data

    Customer Outreach & CSAT Ownership

    • Own customer outreach strategy, including proactive communication and post-implementation follow-up
    • Manage CSAT programs (surveys, feedback loops, customer listening)
    • Analyze feedback and partner cross-functionally to resolve pain points and improve satisfaction
    • Embed the voice of the customer into process improvements and SOP updates

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Partner with Sales, Operations, IT, and Supply Chain to align on process design and initiatives
    • Serve as the central point for Customer Care process and implementation alignment

    Leadership

    • Lead, coach, and develop team members through regular feedback, performance management, and career development in alignment with Zurn Elkay core values
    • Manage team of 2 direct reports

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • 5+ years in Customer Care, Operations, Process Improvement, or Implementation roles
    • Experience with SOP ownership, change management, and cross-functional initiatives
    • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
    • Must be located in Downers Grove, IL

    Preferred:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field required
    • Experience in B2B, manufacturing, or distribution environments
    • Familiarity with Salesforce, Oracle, or similar systems
    • Experience with reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI, OAC)
    • Lean / Six Sigma certification

    Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

    Salary Range: $86,000 - $119,000

    The compensation range(s) identified above are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.

    Total Rewards & Benefits

    • Competitive Salary

    • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

    • Matching 401(k) Contribution

    • Health Savings Account

    • Educational Reimbursement

    • Matching Gift Program

    Total Rewards and Benefits

    • Competitive Salary
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
    • Matching 401(k) Contribution
    • Health Savings Account
    • Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
    • 12 Paid Holidays
    • Annual Bonus Eligibility
    • Educational Reimbursement
    • Matching Gift Program
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

    **THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.**

    Total Rewards and Benefits

    • Competitive Salary
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
    • Matching 401(k) Contribution
    • Health Savings Account
    • Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
    • 12 Paid Holidays
    • Annual Bonus Eligibility
    • Educational Reimbursement
    • Matching Gift Program
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

    **THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.**

    EqualOpportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDowners Grove, Illinois

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Business-to-Business (B2B)unmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Channel Strategiesunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Service Operationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Oracleunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Partner Salesunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Plumbingunmatched
    • Power BIunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Recipe Developmentunmatched
    • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
    • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Operationsunmatched
    • Salesforce.comunmatched
    • Six Sigma Certificationunmatched
    • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Standards Developmentunmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Tableauunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched

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