Engineering Program Manager, Planet

• The position demands technical strength and experience in multiple areas, including Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Embedded Software, RF, and Manufacturing
• BA/BS in a technically relevant field
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to be self-motivated and enthusiastic with proven creative and critical thinking capabilities
• Experience in an engineering project management role for the development of software or hardware systems in a cross-functional, cross-organizational context
• Experience working with and managing external partners, suppliers, vendors, and customers to drive program success
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including externally to customers
• Experience leading operational projects from evaluation and design to execution

Desirable

• The Engineering Program Manager at Planet will be a fearless organizer and an excellent cross-functional leader, working with multiple teams both inside Planet and with external partners
• A successful candidate will help set strategy, drive problem-solving efforts, eliminate roadblocks, execute on schedule, and be responsible for managing and communicating status and issues along the way
• Lead satellite development programs from planning and requirements definition through critical design, build, test, and launch
• Manage workflow, track baseline versus evolving requirements, define and control customer engagements, and ensure clarity in team roles and responsibilities
• Develop project schedules and budgets and track performance across all project phases
• Oversee execution of technical plans at the module and system levels, both internally and with external suppliers, including project definition, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning
• Collaborate and coordinate with external stakeholders, including suppliers, partners, vendors, and customers, to manage deliverables, technical plans, and program milestones
• Ensure efficient execution of all program phases, including MCR, SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, SRR, and LRR
• Coordinate schedules, priorities, and status updates with engineering teams, stakeholders, and management
• Work directly with multiple engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to drive productivity and progress on concurrent projects
• Develop tools and processes to measure and improve engineering productivity
• Drive root cause problem-solving, identify, and eliminate blocking issues

• Application Deadline: June 18, 2025 by 11:59pm PST