Planet
Space Technology
TechnicalProgramManager
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“Technical Program Manager at Planet”
What You'll Achieve.
Help ensure programs stay on track; Help prioritize technology initiatives; Maximize return on investment; Support quality and viability of mission lines; Deliver new system capabilities
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Problem-solving
Work from Berlin office 3 days per week, Access to US and German/EU export-controlled information
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Multi-disciplinary teams; Engineering teams; Product Management; Program stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communicate progress; Communicate risks; Communicate priorities; Technical documentation; Status updates
Process & Methodology
Program management, Project scheduling, Project management practices, Project management tools
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: As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Planet, you will support the coordination of cross-functional initiatives and help drive execution across multiple teams. You will work with more senior TPMs and leadership to develop and maintain program plans, assist with project scheduling, and help communicate progress and risks to stakeholders. You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle and learn to explain technical analyses and recommendations to both internal teams and customers. This is an excellent opportunity to build your program management skills in a dynamic space technology environment. This TPM hire will be a member of the Space Business Group which is responsible for incubating and executing commercial space missions. You will support a Senior TPM in developin
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