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# Implementation Manager, Core at First Due

- **Company:** First Due
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/localitymediallcdbafirstdue/jobs/4432120009

## Job description

## About First Due

First Due’s mission is to prevent first responder injury or death by providing fire and EMS agencies with transformative, end-to-end software solutions that empower them to run safer, smarter, and more effective operations.

Job Title: Implementation Manager, Core

Location: Remote - US Only Country: United States Department: Professional Services Reports To: Director, Professional Services Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $100,000

Job Summary:

The Core Implementation Manager (Core IM) is the sole owner of a portfolio of roughly 40+ First Due Core implementations, typically multi-module engagements. These standard and moderately complex projects carry real configuration complexity and frequently include CAD integration and historical data migration, requiring disciplined project management, strong customer command, and the ability to direct several internal specialists toward a single go-live date.

The Core IM owns the customer relationship and every project in the portfolio from contract signature through go-live and handoff to Customer Success, and is accountable for planned duration, scope, risk, customer communication, and time to value. This is a fully autonomous role: you are self-directed on all delivery decisions inside the signed SOW and involve leadership only on commercial and relationship exceptions. Core delivery runs on a paired model: the Implementation Manager owns the project, the assigned Implementation Consultant owns module configuration and functional product depth, and Technical Services owns integration and data migration execution.

Key Responsibilities:

- Own a full portfolio of roughly 40+ concurrent Core implementations from contract signature through go-live and handoff to Customer Success, consistently holding planned duration below team goal.
- Keep Rocketlane, the system of record, current always (plans, timelines, milestones, task status, owners, and dates) so any colleague can open a project and know exactly where it stands. Complete documentation and exit gates on time, not retroactively.
- Lead customer kickoffs with command: set clear expectations, correct unrealistic assumptions in the room, and close with an agreed action list, owners, and dates. Adapt the agenda to each agency’s politics and readiness based on Discovery.
- Run a progress cadence of at least bi-weekly check-ins on new acquisition projects and monthly on upsells, using each one to find and remove the real blocker rather than read status.
- Tailor each plan to the agency’s operational reality, including shift patterns, governance and approval cycles, budget calendars, and go-live blackout windows. Own multi-module sequencing, phasing, and dependency decisions across the platform.
- Direct and sequence the work of Implementation Consultants, Technical Services, Integrations, Support, and Product without direct authority, securing commitment on dates. Module configuration is owned by the assigned Implementation Consultant.
- Proactively surface product gaps, process gaps, communication silos, and methodology friction to leadership with supporting specifics and a proposed fix, and help own internal improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

- This is a remote role, but the person hired must live in the US.
- 5+ years of experience managing customer-facing SaaS implementations (or 3+ years plus a master’s degree), including a portfolio of multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong public safety industry knowledge, including how fire, EMS, or law enforcement agencies operate and how decisions are made inside them.
- Demonstrated ownership of project plans, timelines, risk management, escalation recovery, and scope discipline, including change orders, on projects with multiple internal contributors.
- Proven ability to drive delivery outcomes through matrixed contributors without direct reporting authority.
- Working data literacy: comfortable reading record counts, spotting bad mappings, and assessing integration and migration risk.
- Experience with implementation project management tooling.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including concise, actionable follow-ups, status reporting an executive stakeholder can act on, and delivering bad news early with a recommended path.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working to billable utilization targets in a professional services organization.
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management credential.
- Experience with fire, EMS, or law enforcement records management, CAD systems, or emergency services software.
- Working knowledge of Salesforce.
- Experience in a high-growth SaaS environment with evolving methodology and tooling.

For US-based Roles All applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer in the United States. Locality Media LLC is unable to sponsor or transition sponsorship ownership of employment visas at this time. Hiring is contingent upon candidates successfully passing a criminal background check. As part of the I-9 verification of authorization to work in the US, Locality Media participates in E-Verify.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified employees and applicants to perform the essential functions as outlined above. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please reach out to people@firstdue.com.

Working at First Due First Due offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA/HSA, 401(k), flexible PTO, a fully remote workplace, a technology stipend, opportunities for advancement, and other benefits and perks that sets our team apart. Visit [www.firstdue.com](http://www.firstdue.com/) to learn more.

If you are a resident of a state requiring wage transparency, please reach out to people@firstdue.com for a reasonable estimate of annual base compensation and any eligible incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered to successful candidates for roles may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory criteria including but not limited to relevant professional experience, geographic location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.

First Due is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status or class. We are committed to promoting an environment of respect, acceptance, diversity and inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Discrimination and harassment of any type in any form will not be tolerated.

When you apply for a role at Locality Media, LLC d/b/a First Due, we collect personal information such as identifiers (e.g., name, email, phone number), professional and employment information, education information, and information you provide in your application materials. We use this information to evaluate your candidacy, communicate with you, and manage our recruiting process. We may share this information with our service providers who assist with recruiting and background screening. We do not sell or share applicant personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We retain applicant information in accordance with our data retention policies. California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA. For more information, please review our Candidate Privacy [here](https://www.firstdue.com/first-due-applicant-privacy-policy).

## About First Due

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: First Due provides the only end-to-end, cloud-based software platform built specifically for Fire & EMS agencies to manage their entire operation—from response and reporting to prevention and personnel.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed; raised $356.8M total funding across multiple rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Garden City, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Ed Stempinski (Founder/Inventor)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Public safety technology (GovTech) for fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS)
- Target customers: B2G – fire and EMS agencies of all sizes, from small volunteer departments to large metropolitan cities (e.g., El Paso, New Orleans, Seattle, Vancouver)
- Mission statement: “Prevent first responder injury or death by providing fire and EMS agencies with transformative, end-to-end software solutions that empower them to run safer, smarter, and more effective operations.”

## Products & Services
All offerings are cloud-based SaaS modules accessible via a single login. Key products include:

- **ePCR**: Electronic Patient Care Reporting for EMS.
- **Fire Prevention**: Inspection, code enforcement, and plan review management.
- **Scheduling & Personnel**: Shift scheduling, time tracking, and staff management.
- **Assets & Inventory**: Tracking of equipment, apparatus, and supplies.
- **Hydrants**: Hydrant inspection and maintenance records.
- **Training**: Course management, certifications, and drill tracking.
- **Community Connect**: Public-facing portal for community engagement and pre-incident info.
- **Mobile Responder**: Mobile app for field access to all modules.
- **Incident Command**: Real-time incident management and accountability.
- **Pre-Incident Planning**: Digital pre-plans for commercial and high-risk buildings.
- **Data & Analytics**: Advanced reporting and dashboards for operational insights.
- **ITM**: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance for fire protection systems.
- **Fire Investigations**: Case management for fire origin and cause investigations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $3.7M (LinkedIn estimate); Total Funding of $356.8M (LinkedIn)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: New York Angels (lead in seed rounds), other angel groups; partners include government agencies and integration with NERIS.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 385 employees (40.3% YoY growth, +143 people)
  - 2,800+ agencies using the platform, 300,000+ users, 4M+ incident reports/year
  - Recognized as GovTech 100 honoree (2025), Fast Company’s Next Big Thing in Tech (2024), #1 Fire & EMS Software Company (2022–2024), SOC 2 Type 2 compliant
  - Operating in 19 countries (US, India, Spain, Uruguay, Canada, Brazil, etc.)
  - Acquired Data Chief in 2019

## Competitive Advantages
- **Single, unified platform**: Only vendor offering a complete end-to-end suite for fire/EMS, eliminating the need for multiple disconnected systems.
- **Cloud-native and in-house built**: All development done internally, ensuring seamless integration, rapid innovation, and effortless maintenance.
- **Aggressive innovation cycle**: Continuously releases new features and modules (e.g., AI-powered workflows).
- **Trusted by large cities**: Deployed in major metros like El Paso, New Orleans, Seattle, and Vancouver, proving scalability.
- **SOC 2 Type 2 compliant**: Meets rigorous security and data protection standards.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-powered enhancements**: Integrating artificial intelligence into RMS workflows to improve efficiency and decision-making.
- **Global expansion**: Continuing to grow across North America and into new international markets.
- **Holistic product development**: Deepening integration between all modules and expanding into adjacent areas (e.g., health & wellness, community engagement).
- **Client success partnerships**: Emphasizing customer success and support to retain agencies and drive referrals.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Directly contributes to preventing first responder injury and death—work has tangible, life-saving impact.
- **Remote-first**: All listed jobs are remote within the US (“Remote - US Only”), offering flexibility.
- **High growth**: 40%+ headcount growth signals opportunity for career advancement and impact.
- **Global team**: Colleagues across India, Europe, Latin America, and North America; strong engineering hub in Hyderabad.
- **Recognition & perks**: Award-winning company (GovTech 100, Fast Company), with benefits including health insurance, flexible working hours, job training, soft skill training, and employee-friendly policies.
- **Engineering culture**: In-house development, modern cloud stack, and a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

## Sources
1. [firstdue.com](https://www.firstdue.com/)
2. [firstdue.com/about](https://www.firstdue.com/about)
3. [linkedin.com/company/firstdue](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstdue)
4. [ambitionbox.com](https://www.ambitionbox.com/overview/first-due-overview)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/localitymediallcdbafirstdue)

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