Senior Product Manager, Tasking & Ordering

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:  

As a Senior Product Manager (PM) at Planet, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your industry expertise and product vision. You will plan requirements with internal stakeholders including: coordinating input, managing the product roadmap, identifying risks, and clearly communicating them to stakeholders, as well as lead projects through the entire product lifecycle. You have familiarity explaining your analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers.

You will be primarily responsible for the ongoing evolution of Planet’s Tasking products and platform which supports customers in placing and managing tasking orders from our SkySat, Pelican, and Tanager satellites.  You will lead the development of the Tasking Platform to ensure feature development is responsive to customer needs. You will work in collaboration with teams across Product/Engineering, Space Systems, and Commercial to ensure our customers can easily order and access high quality tasked imagery products. This role may evolve with the changing needs of our organization and the lifecycle of our constellations. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a PM that has experience and/or interest in both Earth Observation and software platforms and is flexible, adaptable, and looking for a role that has growth and learning potential. This role is central to Planet’s mission to image the entire Earth every day and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable.

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to be in our Berlin office 3 days per week.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Own the Tasking Strategy to support both internal and external users of our APIs and dashboard
• Build and maintain the Tasking Platform Product Roadmap, including working closely with the engineering team and commercial teams to prioritize the most high-value product improvements
• Ensure consistent execution of product lifecycle process from concept to launch
• Support customer conversations to both capture feedback and requirements and support demos and onboarding
• Work closely with the Product Managers for both high-res and hyperspectral imagery to ensure strategic alignment
• Collaborate with the broader Platform team on the integration of tasked imagery to the Planet Insights Platform
• Stay updated on industry trends and the competitive landscape to drive continuous product improvement
• Motivate your team, foster a culture of innovation, and communicate effectively across the organization and with key customers

What You Bring:

• 6+ years of relevant work experience, of which 3+ years is product management experience 
• Familiarity with satellite tasking systems, either as a user or through experience working in a proximal space
• Experience effectively collaborating with Engineering teams 
• Experience working with and meeting the needs of customers
• Experience working in a dynamic environment with an ability to tackle unique challenges presented by these conditions
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Growth mindset and willingness to step in where needed
• Outstanding written and spoken communication skills and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience working with or as part of the Defense and Intelligence community
• Experience using satellite imagery; familiarity with concepts like resolution, radiometry, rectification, 3D modeling, etc.
• Understanding of the benefits and challenges of working with EO data

Application Deadline:

September 9, 2025 by 23:59 Pacific Time (PT)

Export Control Requirements:

Planet Labs Germany GmbH is authorized to receive U.S. export-controlled information at Planet under an export license issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security. 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.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off 
• Employee Wellness Program 
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity 
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Why we care so much about Belonging. 
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. 

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 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.

Accommodations: 
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

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