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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.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
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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.
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This is a full-time, hybrid position which will require you to work from our Graz office 3 days per week.
Work closely with Professional Services Engineers, PreSales, Product Management, and other teams to design and deliver reliable platform and data solutions
Lead the development of proposals for D&I customers by gathering technical inputs, articulating value propositions, and aligning with mission needs
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics
Translate business and technical requirements into actionable and clear deliverables
Scope and manage detailed project schedules; drive execution of project scope; proactively identify and mitigate risks; track project costs and budget
Deliver consistent project updates to customers and internal stakeholders on progress, adjustments and strategy
Design and implement processes for operational excellence and scalability
Continuously improve ways of working and processes by monitoring business workflows and identifying inefficiencies
Manage contracts with subcontractors, including task assignment, deliverable tracking, and budget management
Measure project performance and customer satisfaction to improve future delivery
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
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