ITSM MIM SDM at Planet

Porto, Porto, Portugal

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Payments, Retail, HospitalityIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, or related field
  • 8–10 years of experience in IT operations, service management, incident response, with at least 5+ years in a MIM role
  • Proven track record in Major Incident Management, preferably in a 24/7 regulated environment such as financial services
  • Deep understanding of ITIL v3/v4; ITIL Foundation required, Intermediate/Managing Professional preferred
  • Experience working with monitoring and ITSM tools such as Coralogix, ServiceNow, Splunk, AppDynamics, PagerDuty, or BMC Remedy
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience

Responsibilities

  • Act as the single point of accountability for all major incidents affecting business-critical services
  • Serve as the Incident Commander for all Priority 1 (P1) and high-severity (P2) incidents affecting critical systems, ensuring timely triage, escalation, resolution, and stakeholder communication (working with the ITSM communication team)
  • Lead the Major Incident lifecycle: identification, impact assessment, coordination of response teams, root cause capture, and incident closure
  • Lead real-time war rooms, driving cross-functional teams to resolve incidents quickly and effectively
  • Deliver structured, risk-aware communications to executive stakeholders, including business leadership, compliance, and client-facing teams
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of incidents in ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow), and facilitate Post-Incident Reviews (PIRs) to drive remediation and service improvement
  • Ensure adherence to ITIL best practices for Incident, Problem, and Change Management
  • Monitor and report on incident KPIs, including MTTR (Mean Time to Resolve), SLA compliance, and service availability
  • Maintain readiness for regulatory audits, including compliance with PCI-DSS, DORA, GDPR, ACPR or ISO 27001 where applicable
  • Maintain a structured MIM framework aligned to ITIL v4 and operational resilience principles
  • Partner with Problem Management, Change Management, and Risk & Compliance to identify systemic issues and ensure closed-loop resolution
  • Continuously improve the major incident management process, leveraging ITIL CSI (Continual Service Improvement)
  • Report on MIM performance, trends, and risks to senior IT and business leadership
  • Participate in business continuity, disaster recovery (DR), and resiliency planning and testing

Skills

ITIL
ITSM
Major Incident Management
Incident Commander
Triage
Escalation
Stakeholder Communication
Service Recovery
Business Impact Assessment
Service Continuity

Planet

High-resolution satellite imagery subscription service

About Planet

Planet captures high-resolution satellite images of the Earth using a fleet of small satellites called Doves. These satellites provide near-daily, detailed imagery across eight different bands, allowing clients to monitor environmental changes, manage resources, plan urban developments, and respond to disasters. The company operates on a subscription-based model, giving clients access to a vast library of images and data analytics tools. This approach ensures consistent revenue as clients require ongoing updates. Planet differentiates itself by offering customized solutions and educational resources through Planet School, helping users effectively utilize their platform. The goal of Planet is to be a leader in the geospatial intelligence market, providing valuable insights through frequent and detailed Earth observation.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$617.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AerospaceIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Sabbatical Leave
Remote Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Equity
Commuter Benefits
Volunteering Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Antaris threatens market share.
Recent layoffs may impact operational efficiency and innovation.
Expansion of partnerships may stretch resources, reducing service quality.

Differentiation

Planet operates the largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites globally.
Their subscription model ensures continuous revenue from diverse sectors.
Planet's AI-driven analytics enhance satellite imagery insights significantly.

Upsides

AI-driven analytics can expand into agriculture and urban planning sectors.
Partnerships with platforms like UP42 enhance data offerings and capabilities.
Smart city management using satellite data offers new revenue streams.

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