Technical Program Manager – Solutions

Planet

. Drive Planet’s largest, complex efforts across teams and organizational boundaries .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,000 - $158,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and software development, with a strong focus on executing complex programs across cross-functional teams. Proficient in managing the product life cycle and implementing scalable processes in dynamic environments.

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Program ManagementSoftware DevelopmentCross-Functional Team CollaborationProduct Life Cycle ManagementAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionProcess ImprovementRisk ManagementData-Driven Decision-MakingRequirements TranslationSaaS DevelopmentPlatform DevelopmentAnalyticsMilestone PlanningStakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

Creative ThinkingEffective CommunicationTactical and Strategic BalanceFacilitation SkillsHealthy Debate

Industry Keywords

Defense SolutionsIntelligence SolutionsExport-Controlled InformationEnd-to-End Program PlansCustom Customer DeploymentsEngineering Release TrainAmbiguous EnvironmentsGo-To-Market StrategyLaunch PreparationScalable Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive Planet’s largest, complex efforts across teams and organizational boundaries
Execute programs throughout the product life cycle
Develop and manage end-to-end program plans with team leads
Establish and manage internal processes, schedules, metrics, and risks
Communicate program information clearly to project stakeholders
Serve as connective tissue between Product, Engineering, and customers for Defense and Intelligence solutions
Manage custom customer deployments
Support the engineering release train
Manage cross-functional dependencies and proactively mitigate risks
Orchestrate end-to-end program execution across Engineering, Product, Design, Space Systems, Enablement, and Customer Support
Scope program schedules and break complex requirements into actionable milestones
Translate requirements across business and technical stakeholders
Facilitate data-driven decision-making and healthy debate
Communicate progress, priorities, risks, and plan or requirement changes across Planet
Continuously improve processes and ways of working

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of software development or program management experience in SaaS, platform development, or analytics
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Experience working with cross-functional teams across a broad organization
Track record of designing and implementing scalable processes and frameworks from scratch in ambiguous environments
Experience with the product life cycle from concept through development, launch preparation, go-to-market, deprecations, and end-of-life
Analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills
Ability to communicate findings and recommendations
Ability to explain analyses and recommendations to business leaders and discuss technical trade-offs with engineers
Ability to balance tactical day-to-day work with forward-looking operational improvements
Ability to access applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing
Based in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity) may be available