Senior Product Manager, Real Time Insights

As a Product Manager for Real-Time Insights at Planet, you will lead the charge in transforming how the world interacts with Earth observation data. You will be responsible for a cutting-edge, multi-mission capability designed to collapse the time between "observation" and "action." By leveraging technologies like on-satellite edge computing, rapid tasking, and ultra-low latency downlink, you will enable customers to make critical decisions in minutes, not days. You will own the product lifecycle from concept to launch, navigating the technical trade-offs of space-based processing while ensuring a seamless experience for users in high-stakes environments like emergency response and national defense. This role is central to Planet’s mission of making global change visible, accessible and actionable, specifically where every second counts. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

• 6+ years of Product Management experience, specifically with a track record of launching complex, technical products. • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. • Understanding of satellite systems, tasking conops, edge compute and/or data processing. • Ability to understand and represent the needs of users in mission-critical, near real time environments such as defense, intelligence, or disaster response. • Experience balancing technical trade-offs and customer needs in complex product ecosystems. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Exceptional communication skills, with a knack for explaining complex technical trade-offs to both executive and engineering audiences. • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately. • Eligibility for US Export Control licenses (ITAR/EAR), as you will be working with sensitive satellite technologies. • Hands-on experience with Edge AI or deploying algorithms in resource-constrained environments (IoT, Aerospace, or Mobile). • Direct experience with the Defense and Intelligence community, particularly in GEOINT or tactical ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance). • Current US Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one. 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