Program Manager (German Civil Government)

Join Planet, a leading provider of satellite imagery and data solutions. As a Civil Government Program Manager, you will drive complex projects to scale governmental customer adoption of the Planet Platform and its data products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, define project methodology and strategy, and manage project schedules and budgets. This position is ideal for candidates with a keen interest in civil government and remote sensing data.

Leitung komplexer Projekte zur Skalierung der Nutzung der Planet-Plattform durch Regierungsbehörden.

About Planet

A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to balance day-to-day responsibilities with forward-looking improvements

Responsibilities

• Zusammenarbeit mit funktionsübergreifenden Teams zur Definition der Projektmethodik und -strategie.
• Management von Projektzeitplänen, Durchführung des Projektumfangs, Identifizierung und Minderung von Risiken.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is process-driven and has a desire to improve ways of working to scale development cycles. Ideal candidates are excited to work as part of a global team, adapt quickly and have a growth mindset
• Experience working with or as part of the civil government community
• 6+ years of relevant project management experience, including experience supporting proposal development for government or defense-sector customers
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects in a technical or product development setting
• Fluency in German and professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in dynamic environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adjust your tone and communication depending on audience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 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

Preferred

• Experience with remote sensing, EO data, or imaging technologies
• Understanding of platform development, platform integrations, or geospatial data-as-a-service offerings

Pay

EUR 72,990 - 91,260