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Engineering Program Manager

Planet
Posted March 5, 2025

San Francisco, California

Not Specified

$144,500 - $180,600

Full Time

Job Description

The Engineering Program Manager at Planet is responsible for leading satellite development programs, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring project execution from planning through launch. This role requires strong technical expertise and excellent organizational skills to drive productivity and solve problems in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead satellite development programs from planning through launch.
  • Manage workflow and track evolving requirements.
  • Develop project schedules and budgets, tracking performance.
  • Oversee execution of technical plans with internal and external teams.
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders to manage deliverables and milestones.
  • Ensure efficient execution of all program phases.
  • Coordinate schedules and status updates with engineering teams.
  • Drive productivity and progress on concurrent projects.
  • Develop tools and processes to improve engineering productivity.
  • Drive root cause problem-solving and eliminate blocking issues.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in a technically relevant field.
  • 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in an engineering project management role for the development of software or hardware systems in a cross-functional, cross-organizational context.
  • Experience working with and managing external partners, suppliers, vendors, and customers to drive program success.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including externally to customers.
  • Experience leading operational projects from evaluation and design to execution.
  • Ability to be self-motivated and enthusiastic with proven creative and critical thinking capabilities.
  • 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

  • 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
  • Remote-friendly work environment
  • 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
  • US base salary range of 144,500 - 180,600 USD

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