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Project Manager III at Wildfire Defense Systems in Bozeman, MT
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Job Description
About Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.
Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS) is the North American leader in insurer wildfire services, combining professional wildfire consulting and loss intervention services with Qualified Insurance Resources (QIR). Founded in 2001 to fulfill initial-attack assignments for the US Forest Service, the company added professional services support in 2005 and launched wildfire loss-intervention programs for insurers in 2008.
WDS Wildfire Loss Intervention Service (WDS Service) applies a comprehensive approach to reducing risk in catastrophic exposure on an industry scale, decreasing the average annual loss (AAL) for our insurer clients, and providing peace of mind to their policy holders during wildfire events. WDS provides these industry-leading services to insurer clients and their policy holders across a 22-state service area.
Purpose and Scope of Position
The Business Development Project Manager III (BDPM III) is a professional project management role within the Business Development Department of the Professional Services Division at Wildfire Defense Systems. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the BDPM III manages the full software as a service (SaaS) project lifecycle in coordination with internal stakeholders and external clients. Responsibilities include cross-functional coordination, marketing activities, client relationship management, and software integration coordination to support successful delivery of Wildfire Defense Companies’ wildfire risk management and exposure products.
The BDPM III plans, coordinates, and implements projects within established budgets, timelines, and scope. The role monitors project progress and provides timely updates to stakeholders, clients, and project team members. Success requires close collaboration with internal teams, particularly Data Science, Technology, and Legal, and a consistently professional, constructive approach in a fast-paced environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Market Research & Insights
Conduct market, industry, and client research to identify trends, emerging opportunities, and potential threats
Support troubleshooting efforts related to the integration of proprietary Wildfire Defense Companies software into client platforms
Lead the sales process in collaboration with the Data Science, Technology, and Client Communications departments
Translate research findings and data into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making
Prepare clear, concise reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations
Sales Support
Evaluate new business opportunities through return on investment (ROI) modeling, feasibility assessments, competitive analysis, and risk evaluation
Develop evidence-based business cases and recommendations for leadership review
Evaluate existing initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement or expansion
Conduct market research to identify and assess opportunities for international expansion
Project Management
Support the planning and execution of new initiatives through project scope development, scheduling, and resource assessments
Collaborate with clients to ensure technology platforms meet their information technology (IT), risk, and compliance requirements
Develop comprehensive project plans that define scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets for assigned projects
Establish project vision and direction and assume accountability for successful project delivery
Continuously assess existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
Coordinate with internal business units to implement effective solutions
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related field
Minimum of 4 – 7 years of experience in a professional product or service industry
Demonstrated experience managing business-to-business client relationships in professional consulting services, SaaS, and/or insurance
Excellent business writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Demonstrated success managing external client projects while meeting revenue and profitability targets
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Business Administration
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated project ownership and accountability for outcomes
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Eight or more years of experience in client relations and/or client service
Demonstrated commitment to the core values of integrity, trust, and persistence
Required Competencies
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong business acumen
Strategic thinking and effective problem-solving skills
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Adaptability and effectiveness in managing ambiguity
A proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented approach
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain relationships across the organization
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods
Ability to lift 15 pounds
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts WDS rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.