Senior Technical Program Manager

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. 

Recent awards we’ve won include:

Glassdoor's Highest-Rated Tech Companies for Culture and Values 2023

Great Place To Work Certified™ 2023

Best Place to Work by Built In 2023

Financial Times The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023

Deloitte Fast 500 Companies

We see a profound opportunity for data to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations, and hope you consider joining us on this exciting journey. 

About the role:

Senior Technical Program Managers at Samsara are the linchpins of our most complex programs - driving strategic and tactical initiatives to successfully deliver key programs that have a material impact on the business. In the role you will partner closely across cross functional development teams to plan and drive strategic program initiatives. This includes developing upfront milestone+date based plans, partnering with business engagement managers and business leaders to align with key program milestones, and most importantly provide thought leadership as we navigate the surprises and course corrections inherent to strategic programs.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. 

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara. 

In this role, you will:

• Drive programs across multiple cross functional teams
• Work with business systems and business operations to develop robust project plans for complex multi quarter strategic programs. This includes building consensus and ensuring accountability.
• Communicate broadly to cross functional leadership teams to report progress and process efficiencies.
• Identify risks, resolve key program conflicts, and establish appropriate resolution paths.
• Build and maintain work backlogs, manage dependencies and ensure concise and accurate communications with stakeholders.
• Lead decision making processes - build consensus, secure commitments, and negotiate positive outcomes.
• Build trusting relationships with stakeholders, partners, and team members.
• Develop and promote known best practices and train others on existing processes and tools.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices. 

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a technical field
• 10+ years of full-time technical program management experience in a technical organization managing programs at scale, or equivalent experience
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