Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits & Perks
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
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