[Remote] Senior Product Manager, Monitoring Imagery at Planet

United States

Planet Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Space Technology, Data Technology, Earth ObservationIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of product management experience, ideally in Earth Observation, geospatial, or related technical domains
  • Excellent understanding of satellite imagery, remote sensing, or large-scale data products
  • Experience balancing technical trade-offs and customer needs in complex product ecosystems
  • Ability to align diverse stakeholders around strategy, priorities, and execution
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value
  • Superb analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-informed decision-making approach
  • Experience effectively collaborating with Engineering teams and delivering results
  • Experience working with and meeting the needs of customers
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately
  • Experience with monitoring-focused EO products
  • Background in remote sensing science, image processing, or geospatial data analysis

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the end-to-end product strategy for monitoring imagery, aligning with company priorities and customer needs
  • Define product requirements for Planet’s New Generation Monitoring (NGM) mission and strategically make product decisions to ensure a smooth transition to that new product line
  • Define collection and product requirements for persistent, medium-res systems
  • Prioritize improvements in cadence, image quality, coverage, cost, and latency, in support of company priorities
  • Partner with image processing, quality, and engineering teams to improve imagery quality and delivery pipelines
  • Analyze usage patterns and customer feedback to drive iteration on how we serve specific customer use cases and Planet solutions
  • Interface with Platform to drive delivery requirements for monitoring missions
  • Define success metrics and use data-driven insights to guide product decisions and communicate impact
  • Champion the voice of the customer to ensure our imagery products enable solutions across industries and use cases

Skills

Product Management
Strategy
Roadmap Development
Earth Observation
Satellite Operations
Data Processing
Software Engineering
Commercial Teams
Decision-Making

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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