Program Manager, German Civil Government
About this role
Professionals who thrive in structured, process-driven environments and possess a keen interest in civil government applications will find a natural fit within this Berlin-based team. Planet operates a massive constellation of imaging satellites, combining space hardware with cloud-based data platforms to serve commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors worldwide. Within the Global Professional Services team, the new program manager will drive complex projects designed to scale governmental customer adoption of the company platform and data products.
Working closely with both technical and non-technical cross-functional groups, the incoming team member will define project methodology, manage schedules and budgets, and streamline operational workflows. The role exists to support growing adoption among civil government stakeholders by ensuring reliable delivery of geospatial solutions and maintaining strong engagement with internal and external partners.
What you will do
- Collaborates closely with Professional Services Engineers, PreSales, Product Management, and other teams to design and deliver reliable platform and data solutions.
- Partners with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics.
- Translates business and technical requirements into actionable and clear deliverables.
- Scopes and manages detailed project schedules, drives execution of project scope, proactively identifies and mitigates risks, and tracks project costs and budget.
- Delivers consistent project updates to customers and internal stakeholders on progress, adjustments, and strategy.
- Designs and implements processes for operational excellence and scalability while monitoring business workflows to identify inefficiencies.
- Manages contracts with subcontractors, including task assignment, deliverable tracking, and budget management.
- Measures project performance and customer satisfaction to improve future delivery.
What you need
- Candidates must have six or more years of relevant project management experience, including experience supporting proposal development for government or defense-sector customers.
- A bachelor's degree in a related field is required for this position.
- Fluency in German and professional working proficiency in English are mandatory.
- Applicants need prior experience working with remote sensing, Earth observation data, or imaging technologies.
- Must have experience working with or as part of the civil government community.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects in a technical or product development setting is necessary.
- Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust tone depending on the audience.
- Must be able to independently manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in dynamic environments.
Nice to have
- Understanding of platform development, platform integrations, or geospatial data-as-a-service offerings
- 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
Benefits
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
- Employee Wellness Program
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from the Berlin office 3 days per week. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and joining from various offices.
What is the compensation range for this position?
The expected starting gross salary range for this role in Germany is €72.990 to €91.260 EUR. Individual placement within this range is determined objectively based on gender-neutral criteria such as skills, qualifications, and professional experience.
What qualifications are required for the role?
Applicants need 6+ years of relevant project management experience, including experience supporting proposal development for government or defense-sector customers. A bachelor's degree in a related field, fluency in German, and professional working proficiency in English are also required.