Planet
ExecutiveOperationsPartner
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“Executive Operations Partner at Planet. Skills: Executive Enablement, Cross-Functional Coordination, Meeting Management, Administrative Precision. Support 3 senior executives cross-functionally. Manage calendars, priorities, and workflows”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure executives are supported; Ensure executives are informed; Ensure executives are positioned to focus on strategic priorities
Industry & Context.
Solutions-oriented mindset
Access to export-controlled information, Ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing, Work from San Francisco office 3 days per week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of experience supporting senior executives, Bachelor's degree in a related field, Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, Ability to operate independently, Ability to take initiative with minimal direction, High degree of professionalism, High degree of confidentiality, High degree of judgment, Solid collaboration skills, Solid interpersonal skills, Ability to influence across teams, Ability to partner effectively across teams, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience in a dynamic, high-growth corporate environment, Experience in a global environment (working across time zones), Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency, Adaptability, Ability to express and communicate with a variety of people, Skilled at building structure in ambiguity, Skilled at improving workflows across teams, Solid sense of curiosity, Willingness to learn, Excitement about Planet’s mission
What You'll Do.
Support 3 senior executives cross-functionally
Ensure focus on strategic initiatives
Ensure focus on company goals
Ensure leaders are fully briefed ahead of meetings
Ensure leaders are fully briefed ahead of decisions
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
Manage sensitive communications
Ensure follow-through on commitments
Prepare meeting materials
Note key actions and decisions
Ensure timely follow-up of deliverables
Ensure timely execution of deliverables
Support large onsite meetings
Support team gatherings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders; Partner effectively across teams
Communication Scope
Excellent written communication skills; Excellent verbal communication skills; Communicate with precision; Communicate with professionalism
Full Job Description
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: We are seeking a thoughtful, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Operations Partner to support 3 senior leaders across the organization. This individual will serve as a critical enabler—ensuring that our executives are supported, informed, and positioned to focus on the most strategic priorities. This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic corporate environment, can anticipate needs before they’re expressed, and communicates with precision and professionalism. The ideal candidate operates with discretion, grace under pressure, and a natural ability to build trust and influence across teams. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week. Impact You’ll Own: Executive Enablement: Support 3 senior execut
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