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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Implementation Manager - **Company:** Rhizome Communications Inc - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, Data Integration, Python (Programming Language), Product Software Implementation Methods, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=102c87c62d9dfc5f ## About the Role * 5+ years implementing complex software and/or AI models, preferably at early- or growth-stage technology companies * In-depth experience specifically working with electric utility clients and/or with climate data and adaptation/resilience projects. * You're someone who gets excited about solving problems and driving impact with large enterprise customers. * Extensive background in data science, data analysis, data integration, and software implementation. * Excellent programming skills in Python, SQL and data processing with large GIS datasets; ability to swiftly operate in cloud environments; familiarity with the electric utility software stack a plus. * Excellent oral and written communication skills with a particular ability to develop and present slide decks that are clear and communicate complex, technical information in an intuitive and confident manner. * Ability to ask hard questions, manage difficult conversations, and quickly get to the "why" behind client objections. * Comfort operating in fast-paced environments, adapting and pivoting when necessary, and prioritizing efforts with minimal guidance. * Comfort in a highly technical, heavy industry environment. You're not afraid of the technical details. * Ability to execute under pressure under tight deadlines. * Knowledge of AI/ML approaches or ability to learn quickly. * Ability to creatively solve problems and independently move initiatives forward. * Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and colleagues. * Background in energy and utilities, or otherwise heavily-regulated industry. * Enthusiasm, energy, and optimism for building from scratch and growing through impact. * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent experience required. Culture and Core Values At Rhizome, we lead with compassion and empathy, aiming to understand before we help. Our thesis as technologists is that, in order to fulfill our mission to protect society from the impacts of climate change through intentional, intelligent infrastructure planning, we need to embark on a journey of respectfully listening, learning, and then problem-solving. This sentiment is represented through our core values: Empathy: Understanding and relating to problems, customers, and each other, with humility. Creativity: Exploring with curiosity and building with intention. Aspiration: Striving for societal impact, personal fulfillment, and simply doing good work. Tenacity: Pushing past barriers and the status quo with a sense of optimism and determination. Service Excellence: Delivering high-quality outcomes for our customers, colleagues, and communities., We like solving hard problems with creativity, tenacity, and empathy for our customers. At the same time, we believe that being better stewards in our community, building lasting relationships, and connecting dots is critical to affecting long-lasting change. AI is what we build, and resilience is what we serve. We've assembled a team that you can count on, because at the end of the day, if the grid can be 99.9% reliable, why can't we? ## Description * Be the point-of-contact and ensure timely delivery and implementation of Rhizome's software platform, initially for electric utility customers. * Manage delivery expectations, technical work plan, milestones, and associated timelines, both internally and externally, with several customers. * Provide technical support, program recommendations, and be the trusted advisor for large enterprises. * Anticipate deployment roadblocks and proactively develop solutions and plans to address them. * Leverage tools such as Jira and Confluence for internal and external project management. Continuous Improvement * Create and track metrics related to the implementation cycle and success criteria. * Design processes intended to streamline data ingestion, model iteration, customer feedback loops, and application stand-up; be proactive in searching for ways to improve service and shorten delivery timelines. Product and Technology * Collaborate with the technology team on delivery expectations, work plan, milestones, and timelines. * Solicit customer feedback and provide insights and information to product and engineering teams. * Bring forth ideas for new modules/product features through voice-of-customer exercises * As appropriate, participate in developing new product features and modules in collaboration with the technology team Commercial * Support the business development team on sales and product marketing efforts, identifying potential customer needs and crafting solutions leveraging Rhizome's technology platform to meet those needs. * On an as-needed basis, assist with proposal development and requests for information from prospective customers, keeping a focus on delivery expectations and reasonable milestones and timelines. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [When React Meets Reality: Building a Real-Time Control Room for Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2091-when-react-meets-reality-building-a-real-time-control-room-for-autonomous-vehicles) - [The End of Software as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1393-the-end-of-software-as-we-know-it) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Empathy: The secret sauce of Resilience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/465-empathy-the-secret-sauce-of-resilience) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)