D&I Program Manager, Professional Services

About the Role

As a Program Manager on the Global Professional Services team at Planet, you will drive complex projects focused on helping scale governmental customer adoption of the Planet Platform and its data products. You will work with cross‑functional teams, both technical and non‑technical, to define project methodology and strategy across a project portfolio. In this role, you will also contribute to business development efforts by working with Planet’s proposal team to deliver proposals related to Planet’s platform and data solutions for defense & intelligence customers.

This full‑time, hybrid position will require you to work from our D.C. office (Arlington, VA) three days per week.

• Work closely with Professional Services Engineers, Pre‑Sales, Product Management and other teams to design and deliver reliable platform and data solutions.
• Lead the development of proposals for D&I customers by gathering technical inputs, articulating value propositions, and aligning with mission needs.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics.
• Translate business and technical requirements into actionable and clear deliverables.
• Scope and manage detailed project schedules; drive execution of project scope; proactively identify and mitigate risks; track project costs and budget.
• Deliver consistent project updates to customers and internal stakeholders on progress, adjustments and strategy.
• Design and implement processes for operational excellence and scalability.
• Continuously improve ways of working and processes by monitoring business workflows and identifying inefficiencies.
• Manage contracts with subcontractors, including task assignment, deliverable tracking, and budget management.
• Measure project performance and customer satisfaction to improve future delivery.

• 6+ years of experience in project management, including experience supporting proposal development for government or defense‑sector customers.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience preparing and contributing to technical proposals.
• Experience working with or as part of the Defense and Intelligence community.
• Ability to manage complex, cross‑functional projects in a technical or product development setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in dynamic environments.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to balance day‑to‑day responsibilities with forward‑looking improvements.

• Experience developing proposals for federal customers.
• Understanding of platform development, platform integrations, or geospatial data‑as‑a‑service offerings.
• Experience with remote sensing, EO data, or imaging technologies.
• Ability to be proactive in initiating efforts to improve existing programs or develop new initiatives.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams.

• 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).
• Volunteering paid time off.

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position at the commencement of employment is $118,170—$147,690 USD. This role may also be eligible for discretionary short‑term and long‑term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job‑related experience, skills and location.

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