D&I Program Manager, Professional Services

About the Role

The successful candidate will work closely with various teams to design and deliver reliable platform and data solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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

This role helps scale governmental customer adoption of the Planet Platform and its data products, which are used across the globe to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles.

• 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

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
• Employee Wellness Program
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors to help solve the world's toughest obstacles.