Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.
Key Responsibilities
Planet is seeking a Senior Manager of Product for Imagery to lead our portfolio of satellite imagery products that deliver critical insights to commercial and government customers worldwide. This role oversees a team of four Product Managers responsible for Monitoring Imagery (Owl & PlanetScope), High-Resolution Imagery (Pelican & SkySat), Tanager Hyperspectral Imagery, and Mosaics & Analysis-Ready Data Products. As Senior Manager, you will set the strategic direction for Planet's imagery product portfolio, build and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, drive cross-pillar collaboration, and ensure our products deliver measurable customer value while advancing Planet's mission to image the Earth every day and make change visible, accessible, and actionable. This role reports to the Director of Product, Imagery & Constellation Services.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.
Requirements
6+ years in product management experience with 4+ years managing and developing Product Managers
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Track record of setting product strategy for a multi-product portfolio
Ability to influence product strategy across teams and organizations
Track record of delivering measurable customer and business impact
Effective prioritization skills: can make hard tradeoff decisions with incomplete information
Experience with satellite imagery, remote sensing, or geospatial products
Understanding of how to position and differentiate products in competitive markets
Ability to lead through influence, not just authority
Experience partnering with Engineering, GTM, and other functions to drive outcomes
Effective communication skills: can communicate effectively up, down, and sideways
Track record of developing high-performing Product Managers
Experience hiring, onboarding, and coaching PMs
Commitment to building diverse, inclusive teams and culture
Power user of satellite imagery
Background in markets Planet serves (government, defense, agriculture, energy, etc.)
Familiarity with data products, APIs, and platform businesses
Experience in dynamic, mission-driven organizations
Systems thinking and ability to see connections across complex products
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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