Product Manager - Gateway Solutions at Planet

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Hospitality, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Business/financial/technical/marketing university degree or equivalent would be valued
  • At least four years of Payment Gateway product manager 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 and technical audience
  • Detail oriented planner with ability to manage workload, capacity and prioritization

Responsibilities

  • Have a deep understanding of our Gateway Solutions architecture, functionalities, and parameters/configuration
  • Work with key stakeholders to identify and define the Gateway Solutions product roadmap
  • Manage the product lifecycle and the implementation of product enhancements via structured release cycles
  • Define the core Gateway Solutions proposition across market segments and geographies
  • Be the go-to product expert on Gateway Solutions across the business – both hardware/software/configuration related. Be the bridge between sales and technical, operational & financial teams to ensure an efficient product lifecycle process
  • Lead analysis and investigation of issues and topics arising from support (L3), scheme compliance, customer/sales queries etc. Consult with relevant teams to go beyond initial answer and coordinate comprehensive responses and recommendations
  • Play an active role with commercial teams e.g. assist the presentation and selling of Gateway Solutions
  • Work alongside technical and relevant project teams on technical documentation and delivery items as well as the pipeline of related Gateway Solutions product feature/functionality improvements
  • Where required assist in training and upskilling the product knowledge of relevant colleagues in the group through insightful product presentations
  • Work closely with Marketing team in ensuring the product features are accurately reflected in first class product collateral and relevant market campaigns
  • Maintain excellent working knowledge and insight of the Payment Gateway ecosystem – including suppliers, partners, markets and competitors
  • Keep market knowledge up to date through attendance to industry events, awareness of market trends and through frequent analysis of competitors

Skills

Product Management
Payment Gateways
Gateway Architecture
Product Roadmap
Release Management
Stakeholder Management
Market Analysis
Competitor Analysis
Software Configuration
Payments Solutions

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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