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Senior Constellation Manager, Europe(m/w/x)

Berlin
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Managing satellite constellation initiatives for the EMEA region, aligning local mission nuances with global vision. 10+ years space systems development and LEO satellite operations expertise required. 4-day work week, company car for private use.

Requirements

  • 10+ years space systems development, management, operations
  • Deep expertise in LEO satellite operations, satellite design, mission success delivery
  • Knowledge of tasking business models and remote sensing technology
  • Operate effectively and decisively with minimal guidance and autonomy
  • Make decisions aligning with Planet's technical, strategic roadmap, and core values
  • Willingness to hold ambiguity and risk, make decisions for executing teams
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for team alignment delivery and maintenance
  • Ability to travel within Europe as needed and to California 2-3 times per year
  • Maintain high availability during California workday for meetings and collaboration
  • Demonstrated success in developing, managing, or operating large satellite constellations
  • Expertise in leading and delivering major corporate initiatives via cross-departmental teams
  • Proactive management and mitigation of program risk for space programs
  • Ability to access U.S. and German/EU export-controlled information without additional licensing

Tasks

  • Steer initiatives for CxS business line in EMEA
  • Ensure program success and customer needs alignment
  • Bridge local EMEA mission nuances with global vision
  • Maintain alignment with Pelicans commercial and technical roadmap
  • Represent the program to senior leadership and company
  • Collaborate with Space Business Group leadership
  • Lead, manage, and hire the core program team
  • Develop and maintain cross-company program priorities
  • Address blockers to program progress
  • Manage overall program risk
  • Balance risk across engineering, launch, and operations
  • Satisfy program-level requirements
  • Facilitate requirement changes between customer and Planet
  • Support Systems Engineering in internal requirement flow
  • Maintain clear view of program schedule and risks
  • Collaborate with finance and accounting teams
  • Develop and apply standard financial practices
  • Act as Planet’s ambassador to partners, customers, and press

Work Experience

  • 10 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • LEO satellite operations
  • satellite design
  • remote sensing technology
  • satellite constellations

Benefits

More Vacation Days

  • Paid time off
  • Company-wide days off

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Employee Wellness Program

Additional Allowances

  • Home Office Reimbursement
  • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement

Learning & Development

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • LinkedIn Learning access

Competitive Pay

  • Equity

Social Impact

  • Volunteering Paid Time Off

Other Benefits

  • Disability accommodation
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