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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-interventionprograms for insurers in 2008.\nWDS 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 insurerclients, and providing peace of mind to their policy holders during wildfire events. WDS providesthese industry-leading services to insurer clients and their policy holders across a 22-state service area.\nPurpose and Scope of Position\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nMarket Research & Insights\nConduct market, industry, and client research to identify trends, emerging opportunities, and potential threats\nSupport troubleshooting efforts related to the integration of proprietary Wildfire Defense Companies software into client platforms\nLead the sales process in collaboration with the Data Science, Technology, and Client Communications departments\nTranslate research findings and data into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making\nPrepare clear, concise reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations\nSales Support\nEvaluate new business opportunities through return on investment (ROI) modeling, feasibility assessments, competitive analysis, and risk evaluation\nDevelop evidence-based business cases and recommendations for leadership review\nEvaluate existing initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement or expansion\nConduct market research to identify and assess opportunities for international expansion\nProject Management\nSupport the planning and execution of new initiatives through project scope development, scheduling, and resource assessments\nCollaborate with clients to ensure technology platforms meet their information technology (IT), risk, and compliance requirements\nDevelop comprehensive project plans that define scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets for assigned projects\nEstablish project vision and direction and assume accountability for successful project delivery\nContinuously assess existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement\nCoordinate with internal business units to implement effective solutions\nJob Requirements\nRequired Education and Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related field\nMinimum of 4 - 7 years of experience in a professional product or service industry\nDemonstrated experience managing business-to-business client relationships in professional consulting services, SaaS, and/or insurance\nExcellent business writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills\nDemonstrated success managing external client projects while meeting revenue and profitability targets\nPreferred Education and Experience\nMaster’s degree in Business Administration\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills\nDemonstrated project ownership and accountability for outcomes\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification\nEight or more years of experience in client relations and/or client service\nDemonstrated commitment to the core values of integrity, trust, and persistence\nRequired Competencies\nStrong analytical skills and attention to detail\nStrong business acumen\nStrategic thinking and effective problem-solving skills\nEffective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills\nAdaptability and effectiveness in managing ambiguity\nA proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented approach\nStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain relationships across the organization\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods\nAbility to lift 15 pounds\nThis 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.\nWildfire 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. 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