Job Description

Position Overview

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform. We are both a space company and data company, enabling customers globally to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve tough obstacles. Our inspiring office environment is a mix of experts from various domains, with a people-centric approach to culture and community, prioritizing team members and preparing for growth. Join Planet and be part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role

As a Senior Product Manager (PM) at Planet, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects, leveraging your industry expertise and product vision. You will own the vision and plan requirements with internal stakeholders, coordinating input, managing the product roadmap, identifying and communicating risks, and leading projects through the entire product lifecycle. You will be comfortable explaining your analyses and recommendations to executives and discussing technical trade-offs with engineers.

Your primary responsibility will be the ongoing evolution of Planet’s Constellation Services (CxS) products. This new product line supports large customers in buying secure access and reserved capacity on our satellites. You will lead the development of CxS Products, collaborating with Space Systems, Product/Engineering, and Commercial teams to ensure responsiveness to customer needs. This role may evolve with organizational changes and the lifecycle of our constellations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a PM with experience in satellite systems, a strong technical background, and a flexible, adaptable nature, seeking a high-impact role with growth potential. The ideal candidate is excited to work as part of a global team and contribute to Planet’s mission to image the entire Earth daily and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable.

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote (based in the United States). If located near an office, 3 days per week in-office work is expected.

Impact You'll Own

• Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Constellation Services product line, ensuring alignment with Space Business Group’s goals and market needs.
• Gather and prioritize unique product requirements from CxS customers, internal stakeholders (e.g., satellite operations, legal, security, engineering), and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate closely with program management, engineering, ground systems, and satellite operations teams to design and deliver reliable, secure, and scalable CxS capabilities, including a Direct Access Service.
• Drive the development and launch of new product features.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-facing teams (e.g., Sales, Customer Success, and Support) for CxS offerings, enabling pre-sales and post-sales support.
• Work with compliance and security teams to ensure all products and services adhere to export control laws, national security constraints, and data privacy standards.
• Develop pricing models and packaging in coordination with finance.

Requirements

• Salary: [Not specified]
• Location Type: [Not specified, but role is remote in US]

Application Instructions

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Company Information

Company: Planet Mission: To use space to help life on Earth. Focus: Designing, building, and operating the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. Data Platform: Revolutionary cloud-based platform delivering empirical information. Customer Sectors: Commercial, environmental, and humanitarian. Capabilities: Control over hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering. Culture: People-centric, iterative, team member focused, growth-oriented. Global Presence: Employees worldwide, offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.