Technical Program Manager

Who you are

• 4+ years of software development or program management experience in the areas of SaaS, platform development, or analytics
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across a broad organization
• Thrives in ambiguous environments, with a track record of designing and implementing scalable processes and frameworks from scratch
• Experience with the product life cycle: concept through development, launch preparation, go-to-market, deprecations, and end-of-life
• Analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills paired with the ability to communicate findings and recommendations
• Equally comfortable explaining your analyses and recommendations to business leaders as you are discussing technical trade-offs with engineers
• Ability to balance the tactical day-to-day with forward-looking improvements to scale operational efficiencies
• A desire to improve processes, tools, and ways of working to scale operations cycles
• Experience with remote sensing, earth observation data, or geospatial systems
• Experience working with remote, worldwide teams
• A growth mindset and a desire to learn quickly
• Actively exploring AI technologies to automate workflows, improve data, or enhance team productivity

What the job involves

• As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Planet, you will drive Planet’s largest, complex efforts that cross many teams and organizational boundaries
• You will focus on execution of programs through the product life cycle
• You will work closely with team leads to develop and manage end to end program plans
• This includes establishing and managing internal processes, schedules, metrics, risks, and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders
• You will work with both technical and non-technical teams
• We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to support solutions development for Defense and Intelligence
• You will be the connective tissue between Product, Engineering, and our customers, turning big-picture roadmaps into structured execution plans and accountable timelines
• From managing custom customer deployments to supporting the engineering release train, you’ll cut through ambiguity, manage cross-functional dependencies, and proactively mitigate risk to ensure seamless delivery
• Orchestrate end-to-end program execution across Engineering, Product, Design, Space Systems, Enablement, and Customer Support to ensure successful releases
• Scope comprehensive program schedules and break down complex requirements into actionable, incremental milestones
• Translate requirements across business and technical stakeholders with communication clarity
• Identify dependencies and risks and proactively mitigate them
• Facilitate decision making through data-driven analysis and healthy debate
• Communicate vertically & horizontally across Planet to keep stakeholders informed of progress, priorities, risks, and changes to requirements or plans
• Drive for results by continuously improving ways of working and processes, now and for the future

The application process

• Application Deadline: October 22, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan
• Wellness program and massages
• Flexible time off
• Recognition programs
• Commuter benefits
• Learning and tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Offsites and happy hours
• Volunteering benefits