D&I Program Manager, Professional Services

As a Program Manager on the Global Professional Services team at Planet, you will drive complex projects focused on helping scale governmental customer adoption of the Planet Platform and its data products. You will work with cross-functional teams, both technical and non-technical, to define project methodology and strategy across a project portfolio. In this role, you will also contribute to business development efforts by working with Planet’s proposal team to deliver proposals related to Planet’s platform and data solutions for defense & intelligence (D&I) customers. This position will appeal to candidates with a keen interest in defense & intelligence and applications of remote sensing data. The ideal candidate is process-driven and has a desire to improve ways of working to scale development cycles. Ideal candidates are excited to work as part of a global team, adapt quickly and have a growth mindset. This is a full-time, hybrid position which will require you to work from our Graz office 3 days per week.

• 6+ years of experience in project management experience, including experience supporting proposal development for government or defense-sector customers • Bachelor’s degree in a related field • Experience preparing and contributing to technical proposals • Experience working with or as part of the Defense and Intelligence community • Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects in a technical or product development setting • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to independently manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in dynamic environments • A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to balance day-to-day responsibilities with forward-looking improvements • Experience developing proposals for federal customers • Understanding of platform development, platform integrations, or geospatial data-as-a-service offerings • Experience with remote sensing, EO data, or imaging technologies • Ability to be proactive in initiating efforts to improve existing programs or develop new initiatives • Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills • Experience working with globally distributed teams This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off