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Senior Client Implementation Specialist (Remote)

First American · CA · Remote available · $73,900–$98,500 a year · Full time

Posted Jul 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about an implementation that went off track. What did you do to bring it back?

What they are checking: Whether they can recover a slipping project and be honest with the client about what changed.

Tell me about a time you trained a group of users who were resistant to a new system.

What they are checking: Whether they can drive adoption through patient, practical training rather than just completing sessions.

Tell me about a time you worked with internal technical teams to fix a problem a client was facing.

What they are checking: Whether they can translate client needs into clear requests for engineers and follow through.

As a senior specialist, how do you help newer teammates get better at implementations?

What they are checking: Whether they share knowledge and raise the level of the team, which a senior role expects.

What would you do

A client wants a feature that the product doesn't support, and they say it's a deal breaker. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they manage expectations honestly and look for workarounds without overpromising.

The client's project lead goes silent for two weeks and the go-live date is coming. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they escalate thoughtfully and protect the timeline without damaging the relationship.

What would you do if a client went live and usage dropped off after a month?

What they are checking: Whether they see onboarding as ongoing and act to help customers actually get value from the product.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd plan the implementation of a First American product for a new client from kickoff to go-live.

What they are checking: Whether they can build a realistic project plan with clear milestones, owners, and success criteria.

How do you define success with a customer at the start of an implementation?

What they are checking: Whether they set measurable outcomes so both sides know when the implementation has actually worked.

How do you keep an implementation on budget when scope keeps creeping?

What they are checking: Whether they can control scope with change management instead of absorbing every new request.

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The full job description

As published by First American.

Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com. What We Do Provides support for the implementation and effectiveness of products, services and technical or business systems, software, or solutions so that customers reach their desired outcomes using FA products. Assists in the development of project plans to define success for customers, manage change and resources, and ensure that implementations are completed on time, within budget and meet client expectations. Train customers in best practices and participate in onboarding activities to help customers maximize FA products and services. May be involved in the coordination and communication of timelines and status to clients, external partners, internal teams, management, and impacted groups. How You'll Contribute • Provide a wide range of support to proactively identify, support and address client needs. • May act as the team’s resource and subject matter expert. • Work closely with management and internal teams to identify client implementation needs and develop configurations which support business and client processes. • Identify, develop, and deliver training and education to clients • Conduct online meetings/conference calls to orient clients, present new functionality, deliver training, and collaborate with clients about concerns. • May be involved in pre-sales product demonstrations or provide assistance in scoping projects or developing proposals. • Document and organize SOPs, process workflows and statistical data. • Participate in a range of presentations, gather information, create materials, present findings, lead discussions with internal teams and clients • Identify trends, share customer insights, and provide recommendations for solutions to management. What You'll Bring • 3+ years of related experience • Strong analytical skills to determine root cause of problems and apply creative and effective solutions • Ability to analyze a situation, interview, formulate questions, and probe for deeper knowledge/ understanding • Strong customer service skills • Data management skills to analyze data and provide recommendations on findings • Knowledge of general business, production, and/or operation environment and general cost benefit awareness • Strong written and oral communication skills to define parameters to meet business requirements; creates documents which define build requirements • Presentation skills • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Pay Range: $73,900.00 - $98,500.00 Annually This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. ** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. ** First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements. What We Offer By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

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