D&I Program Manager, Professional Services

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 (D&I) customers.

This position will appeal to candidates with a keen interest in defense & intelligence and applications of remote sensing data. 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.

This is a full-time, hybrid position which will require you to work from our Ljubljana 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 experience, including experience 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

Application Deadline:

March 18, 2026 at 23:59 (11:59pm PT)

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.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

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

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 listed below.  Additionally, 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.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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