The Implementation Manager will oversee project delivery, technical implementation, stakeholder management, and quality assurance while ensuring effective communication and training on new tools.
What we do. Electric Car Leasing
Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.
We are seeking an experienced Implementation Manager to join us for a 6-12 month Contract (FTC or Day Rate Contract Inside IR35) to boost our ability to deliver our roadmap of improvements and introduction of new tools and services to meet growing business needs.
This is a senior individual contributor role, responsible for project delivery through from high-level planning with senior management to hands-on implementation.
Our ideal candidate is a technical problem-solver who can navigate complex integrations and guide our teams through change with confidence.
What you'll do...
- Contract Work: We are happy to consider this position either as a day rate contractor (Inside IR35) OR a Fixed Term Contract that would be a salaried position
- Project Delivery: Use appropriate frameworks to plan timelines, milestones, resource allocation, risk assessment and communication strategy.
- Technical Implementation: Deliver the setup and configuration of new and existing tools ensuring seamless integrations and automations within our tech stack.
- Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate with all stakeholders, including the technical team, end-users, SaaS vendors, and senior management.
- Vendor Management: Coordinate and build effective relationships with any SaaS vendors we’re using today or those we’re bringing on board.
- Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, resolve or mitigate potential project risks and issues, escalating where necessary.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that the projects being delivered are meeting the high standards we and our customers expect of our business.
- Reporting: Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, including progress reports, risk logs, and issue tracking.
- End-User Training: Work with teams to ensure that any new tools or services delivered into the business include appropriate training
What you'll need...
- Proven experience: Extensive background as an Implementation or hands-on Project Manager with a demonstrable track record of delivering complex, multi-departmental projects.
- SaaS expertise: Deep experience in implementing SaaS solutions, managing complex integrations, and trialing new features.
- Technical proficiency/fluency: Good knowledge of modern tech architecture, terminology and approaches including agentic AI and workflow automations..
- Agility & Pace: Demonstrated ability to work independently, make fast decisions, and meet ambitious timelines.
- Adaptability: A flexible approach to problem-solving in a fast-evolving technology environment
Any of the following would be a bonus
- Experience within the leasing or financial services sector.
- Experience with identifying and deploying B2B sales suites.
- Experience with identifying and deploying optimal AI tooling within respective SaaS applications.
- Project Management certifications such as PRINCE2 or PMP.
Why you'll love it here
- Don't feel like you meet all of our hiring criteria? thats OK, apply anyway! we'd love to hear from you and have a conversation.
- Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, won the Sunday Times best company to work for in 2024. We were named 6th out of the top 100 start-ups to work for by Tempo in 2025 and on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people
- Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
- Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
- Just to let you know, we are dog friendly company so you may see our 4 legged friends in the offices - feel free to bring yours! Rest assured though, we've taken lots of precautions for those who have allergies!
About us
The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you’ll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK.
We’re building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting start-ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.
Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience.
We're an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.
Please note we use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively.
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Top Skills
AI
Project Management Frameworks
SaaS
Workflow Automation
Octopus Energy London, England Office
1 Upper James Street, London, United Kingdom, W1F 9DE
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