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Senior Technical Program Manager

Washington D.C. Office💼 Full-time💰 $142,800–$142,800🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Drive execution for Planet's largest complex technical programs, specifically the Insights Platform, ensuring predictability across cross-functional teams and global timezones.

Role type

Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Builds

Insights Platform features for data discovery, processing, and streaming to user applications

Domain

Space technology / Earth observation data / Cloud infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Cross-functional program leadership, SaaS and complex data lifecycle management, cloud-based content delivery, system migration strategy, asynchronous workflow design, stakeholder communication, risk management, capacity planning

Preferred skills

Remote sensing expertise, geospatial systems knowledge, AI/automation exploration, process optimization

Technologies

Cloud platforms, Data processing pipelines, Search engines, Legacy system integration tools

Responsibilities

Develop and manage end-to-end program plans including schedules, metrics, and risks; Translate product and engineering inputs into realistic timelines; Coordinate high-stakes technical programs across global timezones; Manage external contract integration software developers; Facilitate data-driven decision making and escalation; Improve ways of working and operational efficiencies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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