Senior Product Manager, Time Insights

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.

• As a Product Manager for Real-Time Insights at Planet, you will lead the charge in transforming how the world interacts with Earth observation data. You will be responsible for a cutting-edge, multi-mission capability designed to collapse the time between "observation" and "action." By leveraging technologies like on-satellite edge computing, rapid tasking, and ultra-low latency downlink, you will enable customers to make critical decisions in minutes, not days.
• You will own the product lifecycle from concept to launch, navigating the technical trade-offs of space-based processing while ensuring a seamless experience for users in high-stakes environments like emergency response and national defense. This role is central to Planet’s mission of making global change visible, accessible and actionable, specifically where every second counts.
• This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

• 6+ years of Product Management experience, specifically with a track record of launching complex, technical products.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Understanding of satellite systems, tasking conops, edge compute and/or data processing.
• Ability to understand and represent the needs of users in mission-critical, near real time environments such as defense, intelligence, or disaster response.
• Experience balancing technical trade-offs and customer needs in complex product ecosystems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a knack for explaining complex technical trade-offs to both executive and engineering audiences.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately.
• Eligibility for US Export Control licenses (ITAR/EAR), as you will be working with sensitive satellite technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Edge AI or deploying algorithms in resource-constrained environments (IoT, Aerospace, or Mobile).
• Direct experience with the Defense and Intelligence community, particularly in GEOINT or tactical ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance).
• Current US Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• This position requires access to 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 the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
• 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 Linked In Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)