Senior Level Product Planner Jobs
Senior level product planner jobs put experienced professionals in charge of product roadmaps, cross-functional alignment, and the strategic decisions that shape what gets built and when. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 31% of roles offered remotely or in hybrid arrangements, and employers like Horrocks, Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE, and Oracle hiring at this level now.
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Overview:
Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Transportation Planner to join our team in Santa Clarita, California (CA)!
Responsibilities:
- Be a leader in a growing, multidisciplinary transportation planning practice.
- Manage the planning, production, and delivery of transportation planning projects, including:
- Transportation mobility plans
- Multimodal corridor studies
- Safety action plans
- Transit studies
- Passenger rail studies
- Pedestrian and bicycle studies
- Parking and curbside management studies
- Electric vehicle plans
- Climate adaptation and resilience plans
- MPO studies, including Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs)
- Public engagement
- Grant writing
- Mentor and develop staff, provides leadership in an environment that encourages teamwork, initiative, and growth.
- Lead project outreach activities including guiding the direction of public engagement, giving presentations, meeting with community members, businesses, and organizations to explain the project scope, impacts, benefits, mitigations, etc.
- Assist clients with program management, capital planning, and policy development.
- Leadership responsibilities include:
- Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
- Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships.
- Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing a Transportation Planning practice.
- Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
- Our system for rewards is designed to recognize staff as they move along a path to success. Bonuses, promotions, path to ownership recognition, and other forms of advancement are performance based, because as a firm we focus on results.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of planning experience, including large capital transit infrastructure projects
- Bachelors Degree or higher in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or related
- Registered American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Preferred
- Local and regional experience preferred
- Provide high quality deliverables with exceptional client service
- A desire to lead and grow a planning practice
- Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
- Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
BASE SALARY RANGE: $150,000 - $250,000
Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
KEY BENEFITS AT KIMLEY-HORN:
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
Overview:
Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Transportation Planner to join our team in Santa Clarita, California (CA)!
Responsibilities:
- Be a leader in a growing, multidisciplinary transportation planning practice.
- Manage the planning, production, and delivery of transportation planning projects, including:
- Transportation mobility plans
- Multimodal corridor studies
- Safety action plans
- Transit studies
- Passenger rail studies
- Pedestrian and bicycle studies
- Parking and curbside management studies
- Electric vehicle plans
- Climate adaptation and resilience plans
- MPO studies, including Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs)
- Public engagement
- Grant writing
- Mentor and develop staff, provides leadership in an environment that encourages teamwork, initiative, and growth.
- Lead project outreach activities including guiding the direction of public engagement, giving presentations, meeting with community members, businesses, and organizations to explain the project scope, impacts, benefits, mitigations, etc.
- Assist clients with program management, capital planning, and policy development.
- Leadership responsibilities include:
- Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
- Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships.
- Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing a Transportation Planning practice.
- Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
- Our system for rewards is designed to recognize staff as they move along a path to success. Bonuses, promotions, path to ownership recognition, and other forms of advancement are performance based, because as a firm we focus on results.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of planning experience, including large capital transit infrastructure projects
- Bachelors Degree or higher in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or related
- Registered American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Preferred
- Local and regional experience preferred
- Provide high quality deliverables with exceptional client service
- A desire to lead and grow a planning practice
- Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
- Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
BASE SALARY RANGE: $150,000 - $250,000
Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
KEY BENEFITS AT KIMLEY-HORN:
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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Senior Level Product Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level product planner job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned planning cycles end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have set priorities, resolved cross-functional conflicts, and delivered against a roadmap you helped define separates senior candidates from mid-level ones. Showing mentorship experience and comfort presenting to leadership makes a strong application even stronger.
Which companies hire senior level product planners?
Companies hiring senior level product planners right now include Horrocks, Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from established organizations with complex product portfolios that need experienced planners to own coordination across engineering, operations, and go-to-market teams.
Are there remote senior level product planner jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and company size. About 31% of senior level product planner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility at this experience tier. Senior roles that involve regular executive stakeholder alignment or hands-on team leadership are more likely to require some in-office presence.
What makes a product planner role senior level?
Senior level product planner roles are defined by ownership and scope. Where mid-level planners execute within a defined framework, senior planners set that framework, own the outcomes, and are accountable when priorities shift. They mentor junior colleagues, drive alignment across multiple teams, and are expected to bring independent judgment to ambiguous or high-stakes planning decisions.
Which industries hire the most senior level product planners?
Senior level product planner roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive demand at the senior level because their product development cycles are complex, involve significant capital investment, and require experienced planners who can coordinate across multiple functions simultaneously.