General Manager - Payment Plans at Promise

Oakland, California, United States

Promise Logo
$250,000 – $275,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, GovTech, Utilities, Public SectorIndustries

Requirements

  • Metric-driven operator capable of navigating large-scale public-sector environments, long procurement cycles, technical integrations, and regulatory/compliance considerations
  • Experience in business leadership for a product line, including revenue growth, margins, and product adoption
  • Ability to define and execute strategies across new business, expansion, and operations
  • Expertise in product strategy, go-to-market, operations, implementation, and customer outcomes
  • Skills in partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and client IT teams
  • Knowledge of data and behavioral insights for optimizing customer engagement and revenue recovery
  • Experience driving high-quality implementations, automation, usability improvements, and operational efficiency in public-sector or utility contexts

Responsibilities

  • Own overall business performance for PromisePay, including revenue growth, margins, and product adoption
  • Define and execute strategies across new business, expansion, and operations
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to forecast revenue, prioritize opportunities, and manage budgets
  • Drive high-quality implementations that improve time-to-value and lower delivery costs
  • Improve performance across existing customers, including enrollment, repayment, and satisfaction metrics
  • Own the Payment Plans roadmap with a focus on stability, scalability, and innovation
  • Work closely with Engineering and client IT teams to deliver secure, sustainable integrations with Customer Information Systems
  • Increase automation and improve usability to drive higher completion rates and reduce friction
  • Apply data and behavioral insights to optimize customer engagement and revenue recovery
  • Strengthen operational efficiency for agency partners, including reducing call center volume and improving satisfaction metrics
  • Shape market messaging, value propositions, and segment-specific opportunities
  • Partner with Sales to ensure alignment between customer needs and product capabilities
  • Identify new opportunities where PromisePay can create high impact and strong unit economics
  • Develop thought leadership in repayment behavior

Skills

Leadership
Payment Systems
Fintech
Government Technology
Product Management
Revenue Recovery
Customer Experience
Utility Billing
Municipal Services
Team Management

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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