Planet
Space
SeniorSatelliteConstellationManager
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“Senior Satellite Constellation Manager at Planet. Skills: Satellite constellation management, Space systems development, EMEA market strategy. Steer initiatives for CxS business. Manage programs valued over €100M”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver on CxS business line; Maximize chance for mission success; Maximize success of mission portfolio; Achieve program objectives
Industry & Context.
Decision making; Risk balancing
Travel within Europe, Travel to California, High availability during California workday
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years space systems development, 10+ years space systems management, 10+ years space systems operations, Deep expertise LEO satellite operations, Deep expertise satellite design, Deep expertise mission success delivery, Knowledge of tasking business models, Knowledge of remote sensing technology, Ability to operate effectively, Ability to operate decisively, Ability to make decisions, Ability to travel within Europe, Ability to travel to California 2-3 times per year, Ability to maintain high availability during California workday
Nice to Have
Master's degree
What You'll Do.
Steer initiatives for CxS business
Manage programs valued over €100M
Build Pelican satellites
Launch Pelican satellites
Operate Pelican satellites
Ensure capabilities meet customer requirements
Provide excellent imagery products
Ensure Pelicans delivered on orbit are healthy
Ensure Pelicans delivered on orbit are productive
Establish plans for mission success
Establish programs for mission success
Establish teams for mission success
Coordinate with Mission Directors
Coordinate with Space Systems
Coordinate with Software Engineering
Establish core program team
Drive top-level mission elements
Enable executing teams
Empower executing teams
Generate personal credibility
Build relationships across company
Act as DRI on program success
Serve as primary regional bridge
Integrate EMEA European mission nuances
Integrate market developments
Ensure program alignment to Pelicans roadmap
Complement High Resolution offerings
Complement Constellation Service offerings
Represent program internally to senior leadership
Represent program to broader company
Lead core program team
Manage core program team
Hire core program team
Develop program priorities
Maintain program priorities
Develop program processes
Maintain program processes
Address blockers to progress
Balance risk across program elements
Satisfy program-level requirements
Facilitate changes between customer and Planet
Negotiate changes between customer and Planet
Coordinate internal requirement flow
Maintain clear view of program schedule
Maintain clear view of program risks
Guide program strategy
Guide program execution
Collaborate with finance teams
Collaborate with accounting teams
Develop program financial management practices
Apply program financial management practices
Act as Planet’s ambassador for program
Act as Planet’s ambassador to partners
Act as Planet’s ambassador to customers
Act as Planet’s ambassador to press
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-company teams; Integrated execution teams; Cross-functional teams; Space Systems teams; Software Engineering teams; Corporate functions
Communication Scope
Executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Program management, Agile principles
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: The Senior Satellite Constellation (CxS) Manager is responsible for steering initiatives that will deliver on Planet’s growing CxS business line throughout the EMEA market. This role will be responsible for programs valued over €100M to build, launch and operate a constellation of Pelican satellites for Planet and its strategic EMEA customers. This is a key strategic role for the Space Business Group and Planet as a whole. The Senior Manager will achieve success by coordinating teams and resources across the company to ensure that the capabilities delivered by the program meet customer requirements and provide excellent imagery products. The Senior Manager must ensure that the Pelicans delivered on orbit are healthy, productive satellites and will hire or enlist teammates tha
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