<div><p><strong>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>Monitoring Imagery is at the heart of our mission to deliver timely, reliable, and actionable views of the Earth. As the Senior Product Manager for Monitoring Imagery Products, you will own the strategy and roadmap for how we collect, process, and deliver global monitoring imagery. This role bridges satellite operations, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure our core imagery product delivers maximum value to customers who rely on broad-area monitoring for insights and decision-making. The ideal candidate has a passion for applying Earth Observation to solve global challenges.</p><p>This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.</p><p><strong>Impact You'll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Define and drive the end-to-end product strategy for monitoring imagery, aligning with company priorities and customer needs</li><li>Define product requirements for Planet’s newly announced New Generation Monitoring (NGM) mission and strategically make product decisions to ensure a smooth transition to that new product line</li><li>Define collection and product requirements for persistent, medium-res systems</li><li>Prioritize improvements in cadence, image quality, coverage, cost, and latency, in support of company priorities</li><li>Partner with image processing, quality, and engineering teams to improve imagery quality and delivery pipelines</li><li>Analyze usage patterns and customer feedback to drive iteration on how we serve specific customer use cases and Planet solutions.</li><li>Interface with Platform to drive delivery requirements for monitoring missions</li><li>Define success metrics and use data-driven insights to guide product decisions and communicate impact</li><li>Champion the voice of the customer to ensure our imagery products enable solutions across industries and use cases</li></ul><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>6+ years of product management experience, ideally in Earth Observation, geospatial, or related technical domains.</li><li>Excellent understanding of satellite imagery, remote sensing, or large-scale data products.</li><li>Experience balancing technical trade-offs and customer needs in complex product ecosystems.</li><li>Ability to align diverse stakeholders around strategy, priorities, and execution.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.</li><li>Superb analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-informed decision-making approach.</li><li>Experience effectively collaborating with Engineering teams and delivering results</li><li>Experience working with and meeting the needs of customers</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately</li></ul><p><strong>What Makes You Stand Out: </strong></p><ul><li>Experience with monitoring-focused EO products.</li><li>Background in remote sensing science, image processing, or geospatial data analysis.</li><li>Experience building and scaling core data or imagery products that serve multiple market segments.</li><li>Experience working closely with operations teams and understanding the realities of satellite or sensor constraints.</li></ul><span style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">#LI-REMOTE</span><p><strong>Application Deadline:</strong></p><p>December 19, 2025 by 11:59 PM PST</p><p><strong>EAR/ITAR Requirements:</strong></p><p><em>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.</em></p><p><strong>Benefits While Working at Planet:</strong></p><p><em>These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.</em></p><ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off </li><li>16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity</li><li>Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p><p>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.</p><div><div><div>New York City + California Salary Range</div><div><span>$153,000</span><span>—</span><span>$191,300 USD</span></div></div><div><div>San Francisco Salary Range</div><div><span>$162,600</span><span>—</span><span>$203,200 USD</span></div></div><div><div>US National Salary Range</div><div><span>$142,800</span><span>—</span><span>$178,500 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><strong>Why we care so much about Belonging. <br></strong>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. </p><p><strong>EEO statement: <br></strong>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. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a></p><p><strong>Accommodations: <br></strong>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.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy</strong>: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy (European Applicants):</strong> By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</p><p><strong>AI in Our Interviewing Process</strong>: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.</p><p><strong>Candidate AI Policy</strong>: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to <em>prepare</em> for interviews and assessments. However, <em>during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions</em>. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.</p></div>

<p>Planet started as a small team of physicists and engineers, and now operates the world's largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites. We offer our customers a diverse selection of 3-meter, 5-meter, and 80-centimeter data products, all under one roof.</p>
<p>From precision agriculture and emergency response to supply chain and infrastructure monitoring, we believe that timely, global imagery and analytics will empower informed, deliberate, and meaningful stewardship of our planet.</p>

Senior Product Manager, Monitoring Imagery

<div><p><strong>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>Monitoring Imagery is at the heart of our mission to deliver timely, reliable, and actionable views of the Earth. As the Senior Product Manager for Monitoring Imagery Products, you will own the strategy and roadmap for how we collect, process, and deliver global monitoring imagery. This role bridges satellite operations, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure our core imagery product delivers maximum value to customers who rely on broad-area monitoring for insights and decision-making. The ideal candidate has a passion for applying Earth Observation to solve global challenges.</p><p>This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.</p><p><strong>Impact You'll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Define and drive the end-to-end product strategy for monitoring imagery, aligning with company priorities and customer needs</li><li>Define product requirements for Planet’s newly announced New Generation Monitoring (NGM) mission and strategically make product decisions to ensure a smooth transition to that new product line</li><li>Define collection and product requirements for persistent, medium-res systems</li><li>Prioritize improvements in cadence, image quality, coverage, cost, and latency, in support of company priorities</li><li>Partner with image processing, quality, and engineering teams to improve imagery quality and delivery pipelines</li><li>Analyze usage patterns and customer feedback to drive iteration on how we serve specific customer use cases and Planet solutions.</li><li>Interface with Platform to drive delivery requirements for monitoring missions</li><li>Define success metrics and use data-driven insights to guide product decisions and communicate impact</li><li>Champion the voice of the customer to ensure our imagery products enable solutions across industries and use cases</li></ul><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>6+ years of product management experience, ideally in Earth Observation, geospatial, or related technical domains.</li><li>Excellent understanding of satellite imagery, remote sensing, or large-scale data products.</li><li>Experience balancing technical trade-offs and customer needs in complex product ecosystems.</li><li>Ability to align diverse stakeholders around strategy, priorities, and execution.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.</li><li>Superb analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-informed decision-making approach.</li><li>Experience effectively collaborating with Engineering teams and delivering results</li><li>Experience working with and meeting the needs of customers</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately</li></ul><p><strong>What Makes You Stand Out:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with monitoring-focused EO products.</li><li>Background in remote sensing science, image processing, or geospatial data analysis.</li><li>Experience building and scaling core data or imagery products that serve multiple market segments.</li><li>Experience working closely with operations teams and understanding the realities of satellite or sensor constraints.</li></ul><span>#LI-REMOTE</span><p><strong>Application Deadline:</strong></p><p>December 19, 2025 by 11:59 PM PST</p><p><strong>EAR/ITAR Requirements:</strong></p><p><em>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.</em></p><p><strong>Benefits While Working at Planet:</strong></p><p><em>These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.</em></p><ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off&nbsp;</li><li>16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity</li><li>Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p><p>The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.&nbsp; Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.</p><div><div><div>New York City + California Salary Range</div><div><span>$153,000</span><span>—</span><span>$191,300 USD</span></div></div><div><div>San Francisco Salary Range</div><div><span>$162,600</span><span>—</span><span>$203,200 USD</span></div></div><div><div>US National Salary Range</div><div><span>$142,800</span><span>—</span><span>$178,500 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><strong>Why we care so much about Belonging.&nbsp;<br></strong>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.&nbsp; If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>EEO statement: <br></strong>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. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a></p><p><strong>Accommodations:&nbsp;<br></strong>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.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy</strong>: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy (European Applicants):</strong> By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</p><p><strong>AI in Our Interviewing Process</strong>: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.</p><p><strong>Candidate AI Policy</strong>: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to <em>prepare</em> for interviews and assessments. However, <em>during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions</em>. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.</p></div>

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