Director of Remote Sensing

• Identify and evaluate new data sources across the satellite and aerial landscape
• Build and manage relationships with leading and emerging data providers — from established constellations to new EO startups
• Lead vendor selection and negotiate terms (supported by legal/finance when needed)
• Translate new data capabilities into clear product unlocks, cost efficiency, and accuracy gains

This role helps prevent outages, reduce wildfire risks, and accelerate the transition to a safer, more resilient electrical grid by using AI and satellite imagery to pinpoint vegetation risks, directly contributing to climate action and community safety.

• Clear critical thinking and sound tradeoff judgment
• Strong product intuition paired with analytical rigor
• Executive communication: crisp, transparent, and persuasive
• Proven experience leading teams through change, ambiguity, and new directions
• 8+ years in product, partnerships, business strategy, or management consulting (EO experience is a plus, not required)

• Equity and a competitive salary
• Flexible working environment with autonomy
• Remote working budget and educational budget
• Time to develop new skills
• Supportive team culture of openness, tolerance, and respect

Overstory uses AI and advanced satellite imagery to help utilities prevent outages and reduce wildfire risks by pinpointing vegetation hazards, aiming to build a resilient electrical grid and tackle the climate crisis.