Senior Product Manager, Mission Solutions
Quick answer
Planet is hiring a Senior Product Manager, Mission Solutions (US-based) with a salary range of $162,600—$203,200 USD to own the connective tissue between the company's shared platform and its Defense & Intelligence solutions, working from San Francisco, CA or Arlington, VA 3 days per week.
- Role
- Senior Product Manager, Mission Solutions
- Organization
- Planet
- Location
- San Francisco, CA; Arlington, VA; Denver, CO
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $162,600—$203,200 USD (San Francisco) / $142,800—$178,500 USD (US National)
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
As a Senior Product Manager, Mission Solutions at Planet, you will own the connective tissue between the company's shared platform and its Defense & Intelligence solutions, translating defense workflows into platform specs and ensuring core architectures support high-consequence operational environments.
What you'll do
- Partner with Forward Deployed Engineers on delivery
- Influence and help prioritize mission requirements
- Keep D&I mission requirements visible against company-wide objectives
- Scale Demand Intake: Consolidate inputs across field engineering, sales, and PM counterparts into a prioritized D&I product roadmap
- Drive Vertical Product Strategy: Evolve GMS and MDA capabilities into packaged D&I offerings
What it takes
- 6+ years of technical product management experience
- Proven understanding of geospatial data platforms, cloud architectures, APIs, extension layers, and analytics/ML pipelines
- Proven ability to separate generalizable platform capabilities from one-off customizations
- Background in geospatial intelligence, satellite tasking/monitoring, remote sensing, and defense technology
- Track record of prioritizing backlogs across competing technical and operational demands
- Ability to articulate technical trade-offs and mission impact to both engineers and executives
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, Health Savings Account, Generous Paid Time Off, 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Program, Home Office Reimbursement, Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, Equity, Commuter Benefits, Volunteering Paid Time Off
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in San Francisco, CA; Arlington, VA; or Denver, CO, with a hybrid work schedule.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $162,600—$203,200 USD (San Francisco) / $142,800—$178,500 USD (US National).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 6+ years of technical product management experience, a proven understanding of geospatial data platforms, and a background in geospatial intelligence.
How do I apply?
You can apply now by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on the job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from the office 3 days per week.
How to apply
Apply directly on Planet's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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