Technical Program Manager
United States, Remote
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:
The Technical Program Manager (TPM) will oversee the High Resolution Imagery Program as an integrated end-to-end process across the entire Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) workflow, ensuring seamless operation and alignment with strategic business objectives.
Impact You’ll Own:
- Partner with diverse cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive programs addressing complex technical and business challenges.
- Manage program dependencies effectively, ensuring robust communication across teams and leadership.
- Influence decision-making processes with executives through data-driven analysis and strategic insights.
- Implement and refine processes that underscore the agile aerospace approach, promoting efficiency and adaptability within project teams.
- Drive the achievement of technical and business objectives through diligent risk management, quality assurance, and performance optimization.
What You Bring:
The TPM will bring experience necessary to work closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, Mission Operations Teams, and Mission Directors to lead the following efforts:
- Program Planning: Oversee the High Resolution Imagery Program, ensuring each element aligns with overarching business & product goals.
- Integrated Program Schedule: Manage and coordinate program milestones and dependencies across various business initiatives, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and product roadmaps to ensure timely and efficient program execution.
- Release Management: Supervise …
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Tasks- Collaboration
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Program Planning
- Release Management
- Resource management
- Strategy development
Agile Agile methodologies Collaboration Communication Cross-functional Collaboration Data analysis Leadership Program Management Quality Assurance Risk Management Software Software Engineering
EducationBachelor's degree Engineering Software Engineering
TimezonesAmerica/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC+1 UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9