Deployment Strategist at Promise

San Francisco, California, United States

Promise Logo
$150,000 – $230,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
GovTech, Government, Utilities, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years in roles driving real outcomes—consulting, strategy, implementation, or customer success—ideally in SaaS, fintech, or govtech
  • Builder’s mindset: Thrive in ambiguity, move fast, and care about building systems that actually work in the real world
  • Customer obsession: Go beyond surface needs to understand the “why” behind every request and solve for long-term success
  • Analytical horsepower: Fluent in data, financial models, and metrics that define success—and use them to guide decision-making
  • Eye for growth: Recognize opportunities for upsell, renewal, and expansion while strengthening customer trust and alignment
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Turn insights from the field into product innovation by working shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers, PMs, and designers
  • Flexibility & grit

Responsibilities

  • Build real solutions: Partner with Forward Deployed Engineers to design and deliver systems that integrate seamlessly into customer workflows and drive measurable impact
  • Own outcomes: Take full accountability for the success of each customer—from implementation to renewal, expansion, and long-term value creation
  • Understand problems deeply: Get into the weeds of customer operations, data, and challenges until you can articulate their business better than they can
  • Drive value and growth: Translate understanding into action plans that boost adoption, revenue, and efficiency—ensuring Promise becomes an indispensable partner
  • Turn insight into innovation: Surface what’s working (and what’s not) from the field to influence product direction and future investments
  • Operate with intensity: Anticipate problems before they arise, tackle ambiguity head-on, and maintain relentless focus on execution and results
  • Communicate with conviction: Build trusted relationships across all levels—from line staff to senior executives—by delivering highly effective, innovative solutions

Skills

Customer Success
Deployment Strategy
Government Operations
Utility Operations
Problem Solving
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Scalable Solutions
Adoption Strategies
Revenue Impact

Promise

Software solutions for government-citizen interactions

About Promise

Promise offers software solutions that improve how governments interact with their citizens, focusing on aid distribution and rebate systems. Their technology helps identify vulnerable community members and streamline income verification, increasing access to benefits while reducing fraud. The PromisePay Platform provides affordable payment options for low-income households facing public services debt. The company aims to create a respectful and efficient relationship between governments and citizens, ensuring everyone can access necessary resources.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$46.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from fintech companies could erode Promise's market share.
Changes in government policies may impact demand for Promise's services.
Economic downturns could reduce funding for programs Promise supports.

Differentiation

Promise partners with utilities and government agencies for flexible payment options.
The company uses advanced technology for quick and reliable income verification services.
Promise's solutions are SOC 1, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS compliant, ensuring high security.

Upsides

Increased adoption of digital payment solutions boosts demand for PromisePay.
AI-driven outreach methods enhance customer engagement in the public sector.
Focus on data privacy aligns with Promise's security compliance, increasing client trust.

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