D&I Program Manager, Professional Services

Planet; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 118,170 - 147,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Planet is looking for a Program Manager to drive complex projects for governmental customer adoption of the Planet Platform. This hybrid role requires working from the D.C. office 3 days a week. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of project management experience, particularly in the defense sector.

Key responsibilities include leading proposal development and managing cross-functional teams. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, generous PTO, and a base salary range of $118,170 – $147,690.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience supporting proposal development for government or defense-sector customers.
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive complex projects to scale governmental customer adoption.
• Lead the development of proposals for D&I customers.
• Manage contracts with subcontractors.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Communication

Cross-functional Leadership

Proposal Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

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 requires working from the D.C. office 3 days per week.

Impact You’ll Own

• Work closely with Professional Services Engineers, PreSales, 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.

What You Bring

• 6+ years of experience in project management, including 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.

What Makes You Stand Out

• 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.

Benefits While Working at Planet

• 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 LinkedIn Learning.
• Equity.
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office).
• Volunteering Paid Time Off.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full‑time position at the commencement of employment is $118,170 – $147,690 USD. This role might 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.

EAR/ITAR Requirements

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.

EEO Statement

Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.