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Overstory · 1 week ago

Director of Product, Remote Sensing

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Overstory is a company dedicated to tackling the climate crisis through innovative technology. They are seeking a senior leader to own and shape their external data ecosystem, responsible for identifying and securing data sources that will enhance their products related to vegetation risk and wildfire prevention.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataMachine LearningSoftware

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate new data sources across the satellite and aerial landscape

Assess data impact on product outcomes: resolution, latency, revisit, coverage, seasonality, rights, pricing, licensing, exclusivity, SLAs

Build and manage relationships with leading and emerging data providers — from established constellations to new EO startups

Lead vendor selection and negotiate terms (supported by legal/finance when needed)

Translate new data capabilities into clear product unlocks, cost efficiency, and accuracy gains

Maintain a forward-looking view of the external data landscape — technology upgrades, regulatory risks, data sovereignty, commercial shifts

Ensure data decisions map directly to customer value and operational outcomes

Represent Overstory externally as a knowledgeable, trusted counterpart to the earth observation and climate data ecosystem

Qualification

Data sourcingVendor negotiationProduct strategyAnalytical rigorEmerging sensing technologiesUtilities experienceCommercial strategyExecutive communicationCritical thinkingTeam leadership

Required

Clear critical thinking and sound tradeoff judgment

Strong product intuition paired with analytical rigor

Creative approach to unlocking new data-driven capabilities

Executive communication: crisp, transparent, and persuasive

Proven experience leading teams through change, ambiguity, and new directions

8+ years in product, partnerships, business strategy, or management consulting (EO experience is a plus, not required)