Education & Research Program Manager & Evangelist

Planet is a company that uses space technology to benefit life on Earth by operating the largest constellation of imaging satellites. The Education and Research Program Manager & Evangelist will engage with academic researchers to promote the use of Planet's data in research, while building relationships and facilitating programs that connect research to commercial opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key education and research customers and institutions, collaborating with them to support their research goals with Planet’s data, products, and services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute scalable go-to-market strategies to grow awareness and adoption of Planet’s data in academic research
• Develop and execute programs to incentivize research and to connect research outputs to future commercial opportunities
• Engage with the education and research community in online and in-person spaces to encourage growth and engagement from the community
• Gather and synthesize feedback and ideas from researchers and institutions, and share it in actionable ways with cross-functional internal teams to improve how we provide our products and services

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in remote sensing, Earth/Environmental Science, or other relevant fields
• 6+ years of experience in a related field
• Experience managing strategic accounts, including building relationships and collaborating to create and achieve shared goals and plans
• Comfortable interacting with prospects and customers in online and in-person settings, including through presentations, conference panels, and similar events
• Ability to develop and manage projects and programs in a systemic and scalable manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, the language of our company
• Superior problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while prioritizing and managing time effectively
• Deep experience in the world of academic research and the use of remote sensing data in such work
• Relevant experience in remote sensing or related fields