Education & Research Program Manager engaging academic researchers using Planet’s data to support growth and adoption. Building relationships and facilitating programs for academic research community.
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.
Benefits
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
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