D&I Program Manager, Professional Services

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:

As a Program Manager on the Global Professional Services team at Planet, you will drive complex projects focused on helping scale governmental customer adoption of the Planet Platform and its data products. You will work with cross-functional teams, both technical and non-technical, to define project methodology and strategy across a project portfolio. In this role, you will also contribute to business development efforts by working with Planet’s proposal team to deliver proposals related to Planet’s platform and data solutions for defense & intelligence (D&I) customers.

This position will appeal to candidates with a keen interest in defense & intelligence and applications of remote sensing data. The ideal candidate is process-driven and has a desire to improve ways of working to scale development cycles. Ideal candidates are excited to work as part of a global team, adapt quickly and have a growth mindset.

This is a full-time, remote position based in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, UK or Slovenia. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own:

Work closely with Professional Services Engineers, PreSales, Product Management, and other teams to design and deliver reliable platform and data solutions

Lead the development of proposals for D&I customers by gathering technical inputs, articulating value propositions, and aligning with mission needs

Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics

Translate business and technical requirements into actionable and clear deliverables

Scope and manage detailed project schedules; drive execution of project scope; proactively identify and mitigate risks; track project costs and budget

Deliver consistent project updates to customers and internal stakeholders on progress, adjustments and strategy

Design and implement processes for operational excellence and scalability

Continuously improve ways of working and processes by monitoring business workflows and identifying inefficiencies

Manage contracts with subcontractors, including task assignment, deliverable tracking, and budget management

Measure project performance and customer satisfaction to improve future delivery

What You Bring:

6+ years of experience in project management experience, including experience supporting proposal development for government or defense-sector customers

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience preparing and contributing to technical proposals

Experience working with or as part of the Defense and Intelligence 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

A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to balance day-to-day responsibilities with forward-looking improvements

What Makes You Stand Out:

Experience developing proposals for federal customers

Understanding of platform development, platform integrations, or geospatial data-as-a-service offerings

Experience with remote sensing, EO data, or imaging technologies

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

Application Deadline:

November 10, 2026 at 23:59 (11:59pm PT)

Export Control Requirements:

Planet Labs Germany GmbH is authorized to receive U.S. export-controlled information at Planet under an export license issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security. This position requires access to U.S. and German/EU export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by German, EU, or U.S. authorities.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution

Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off

16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Home Office Reimbursement

Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning

Equity

Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)

Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The expected starting gross salary range for this role is listed below. Individual placement within this range is determined objectively based on gender-neutral criteria such as your skills, qualifications, and professional experience. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or equity.

This role is eligible for commission.

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Austria Salary Range

€59.645 — €74.536 EUR

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• Why we care so much about Belonging.
• We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.

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