Executive Operations Partner

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role:   We are seeking a thoughtful, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Operations Partner to support 3 senior leaders across the organization. This individual will serve as a critical enabler—ensuring that our executives are supported, informed, and positioned to focus on the most strategic priorities. This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic corporate environment, can anticipate needs before they’re expressed, and communicates with precision and professionalism. The ideal candidate operates with discretion, grace under pressure, and a natural ability to build trust and influence across teams. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week. Impact You’ll Own: Executive Enablement: Support 3 senior executives cross-functionally, managing calendars, priorities, and workflows to ensure focus on strategic initiatives and company goals. Calendar & Prioritization: Coordinate complex and dynamic schedules across time zones, managing requests with a deep understanding of business priorities. Travel & Logistics: Manage domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, visas, and itineraries Operational Excellence: Partner with other Executive Operations Partners to drive consistency, streamline processes, and optimize executive operations across Planet. Anticipation & Initiative: Proactively identify needs, remove barriers, and resolve issues before they arise; ensure leaders are fully briefed ahead of meetings and decisions. Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, managing sensitive communications and ensuring follow-through on commitments. Meeting Management: Prepare materials, note key actions and decisions, and ensure timely follow-up and execution of deliverables. Administrative Precision: Manage expenses, reconcile budgets, coordinate events, and support large onsite meetings and team gatherings. What You Bring: 4+ years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally in a dynamic, high-growth corporate environment, and global environment (working across time zones). Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset—able to operate independently and take initiative with minimal direction. High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and judgment when managing sensitive information. Solid collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively across teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in G Suite (Google Workspace) and modern collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Concur, etc.). What Makes You Stand Out: Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency in situations that require prompt responses or turnaround. Adaptability with the ability to express and communicate with a variety of people. Skilled at building structure in ambiguity and improving workflows across teams. A solid sense of curiosity, willingness to learn, and excitement about Planet’s mission. Application Deadline: July 21st, 2026 at 11:59pm PT Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. San Francisco Salary Range:  $101,400 - $126,800 USD EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. 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 Reimbursem