Product Director - Terminal Solutions at Planet

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Hospitality, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Always uphold and demonstrate the Planet values
  • Ability to lead and develop a highly effective team
  • Business/financial/technical/marketing university degree or equivalent would be valued
  • A proven record of high-level product management experience or similar/equivalent
  • Payment market and technology experience preferably in customer present card payments
  • Ability to take business requirement and translate them into detailed product specifications or enhancements
  • Experience of product lifecycle, managing release cycles and backlog
  • Analytical approach to complex problems, generating pragmatic solutions with consensus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with customers, business and technical team members across the organization
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communication style
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work in a distributed environment with colleagues located in different geographical regions across various levels of departments and organizations to facilitate meetings with business

Responsibilities

  • Coach and lead the Product Management Terminal Solutions team to realize potential and growth with a success driven attitude to deliver for the business
  • Align closely with Pricing, global sales, business development and supply chain on product strategy, market feedback and key account requirements
  • Create and define market propositions in line with business strategy across segments geographies and channels
  • Ensure solutions remain compelling and competitive in support of all sectors including Hospitality, Retail, Unattended and Financial Institutions
  • Drive value and increased revenue from product propositions and solutions
  • Define, deliver, and effectively communicate product capabilities and benefits both across the business and working Marketing Communications to generate high quality product collateral and messaging for external use
  • Maintain supplier and partner relationships with product hardware vendors and suppliers in support of Terminal Development, Operations and Supply Chain
  • Propose and deliver continuous improvement initiatives for terminal solutions and related services to enhance efficiency and profitability
  • Be the recognized expert with specialist knowledge of the terminal ecosystem – including suppliers, partners, markets, and competitors
  • Lead and manage a team of Product Managers to maintain and deliver high quality and relevant Terminal Solutions within the wider Payment Product Management function, in support of all sectors and geographies
  • Have responsibility for the shape and definition of new and existing solution evolution and be accountable for managing a wide and comprehensive set of terminal and solution types aligned with business objectives, spanning the full product lifecycle and ensuring required support and communication material are available
  • Follow and understand market trends and developments plus frequent analysis of competitors to ensure roadmap and future solutions are effective and timely, positioning the business as a market leader and innovator

Skills

Product Management
Payments Solutions
Terminal Solutions
Product Lifecycle
Market Analysis
Competitor Analysis
Product Roadmap
Team Leadership
Pricing Strategy
Sales Alignment
Business Development
Supply Chain Management

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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