Program Manager, Professional Services
- Arlington, VA
- $121,860-152,280 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 6+ years of experience in project management experience, including experience supporting proposal development for government or defense-sector customers
- 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
- Ability to work in-person at our Arlington office 3 days per week
- 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
- 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
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.EEO statement:
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