Program Manager, German Civil Government

The role

You will drive complex projects to scale governmental customer adoption of the Planet Platform and its data products. You will work with cross-functional teams to define project methodology and strategy across a project portfolio.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Professional Services Engineers, PreSales, and Product Management to deliver platform and data solutions
• Partner with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics
• Translate business and technical requirements into actionable deliverables
• Scope and manage detailed project schedules
• Drive execution of project scope
• Identify and mitigate risks
• Track project costs and budget
• Deliver project updates to customers and internal stakeholders
• Design and implement processes for operational excellence and scalability
• Manage contracts with subcontractors

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant project management experience
• Experience supporting proposal development for government or defense-sector customers
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Fluency in German
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Experience with remote sensing, EO data, or imaging technologies
• Experience working with or as part of the civil government community
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects in a technical or product development setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in dynamic environments
• Continuous improvement mindset

Nice to have

• Understanding of platform development, platform integrations, or geospatial data-as-a-service offerings
• Ability to be proactive in initiating efforts to improve existing programs or develop new initiatives
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills
• Experience working with globally distributed teams

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
• Employee Wellness Program
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

About the company

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. The company is both a space company and a data company.