Senior Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure

Planet Labs; Remote; USD 150,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company seeks an experienced candidate for a remote role in technology management. The ideal applicant will have over 6 years of experience in software development or program management, especially in platform engineering or cloud environments. Responsibilities include managing technology releases, coordinating with teams, and driving improvements in operational efficiency. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off

16 weeks paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development or program management.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional projects and migrations.
• Experience with the product lifecycle from concept through development.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal technology releases and migrations.
• Scope and manage program schedules with incremental milestones.
• Facilitate development of product requirements with software teams.
• Communicate progress and changes to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Software development

Program management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary range up to $203,200
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a globally recognized company
• Full‑time remote position with flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans, and wellness programs
• Generous Paid Time Off and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a community where everyone belongs

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Manage internal technology releases and migrations within high-scale infrastructure systems
• Scope and manage program schedules, breaking them into incremental milestones
• Facilitate the development of product requirements in collaboration with software teams
• Communicate progress, priorities, risks, and changes to stakeholders across the organization
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and operational efficiencies

What is Required (Qualifications):

• 6+ years of experience in software development or program management, particularly in platform engineering or cloud-based infrastructure
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional projects and migrations
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and creative thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
• Experience with the product lifecycle from concept through development to end‑of‑life

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience with high-scale compute and storage infrastructure in public clouds, especially Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, 9001, or 42001 standards
• Background in remote sensing, earth observation data, or geospatial systems
• Experience working with global, remote teams
• Skills in improving processes and tools to enhance development cycles

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