Education & Research Program Manager & Evangelist
Planet(6 days ago)
About this role
An Education and Research Program Manager & Evangelist at Planet engages academic researchers and institutions to promote the use of Planet’s satellite imagery and data products. The role focuses on building strategic relationships, enabling research programs that drive adoption, and connecting academic outputs to potential commercial opportunities. It involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to scale programs and incorporate researcher feedback into product improvements.
Required Skills
- Relationship Building
- Program Management
- Account Management
- Research Engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
- Remote Sensing
- Data Outreach
- Communication
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
About Planet
planet.comPlanet is an Earth-imaging company that operates a large constellation of small satellites to deliver frequent, high-cadence optical imagery of the planet. Its platform and APIs provide access to PlanetScope and SkySat imagery, global basemaps, change-detection services, and analytics tailored for industries like agriculture, forestry, mapping, energy, finance, and national security. Customers use Planet for near‑real‑time monitoring, trend analysis, and decision support at global scale. The company combines satellite data, scalable pipelines, and machine‑learning tools to turn imagery into actionable insights.