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Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager for Planet in Tokyo, Japan.
Planet
Hybrid
On-Site
Japan
Undisclosed salary
Job Description
Planet is seeking a Technical Program Manager to serve as a local technical expert for one of Planet’s top customers in Tokyo, Japan. This role involves being a key communication interface, ensuring smooth customer engagement, and managing risks for the Pelican satellite mission. The Technical Program Manager will work closely with the Constellation Services leadership team to develop program plans, interpret technical trades, and advise on customer communication strategies. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work with customers approximately 3 days per week.

Role Involves:
  • Performing technical assessments to align customer requirements with optimal solutions.
  • Operationalizing the customer constellation of 10 Pelican satellites.
  • Representing Planet during satellite transitions from launch to operations.
  • Conducting requirement flowdown analysis to track verification and validation activities.
  • Maintaining a knowledge repository for Planet and the customer.
  • Orchestrating cross-functional efforts and supporting the delivery of contract deliverables.
  • Collecting imagery product and satellite performance concerns and developing action plans.
  • Communicating technical progress, priorities, risks, and changes to stakeholders.
  • Enabling collaboration with the Planet Japan team.

Requirements:
  • 4+ years of Technical Program Management, Systems Engineering, or Customer Success experience.
  • Fluency in reading and writing Japanese.
  • Working proficiency in English.
  • Strong project management and systems engineering experience.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills.
  • Experience with remote sensing, space systems, or imaging.
  • Ability to influence without authority and work with multiple roles.
  • Eligibility for US Export Control licenses such as ITAR and EAR.

What Planet Offers:
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
  • Remote-friendly work environment 
  • Employee Wellness Program 
  • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Equity 
  • Volunteering Paid Time Off
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