Senior Enablement Specialist - R&D

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:

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

IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022’s IoT Breakthrough Winners

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:

Samsara’s R&D team is growing, and the R&D Learning & Development team is too. We are looking for a Senior R&D Enablement Specialist to play a key role in designing, developing, and executing our global R&D Onboarding program and other new learning programs for the R&D team. Our focus is on alignment and effectiveness, creating impactful programs that enable R&D organizational excellence. As we implement and experiment, we will evolve, fine-tune and identify how to scale. 

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: 

• Collaborate on and develop various R&D learning initiatives with other R&D Learning & Development team members and in partnership with vendors. 
• Help to establish the R&D Onboarding program and build a comprehensive curriculum.
• Contribute to operational excellence by creating, optimizing, identifying, and recommending methods to streamline processes, tools and templates. 
• Coordinate logistics for learning and events, coordinating course enrollment and materials.
• Measure, track, and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives and programming using data to drive decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders, SMEs, senior leaders and external consultants.
• 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:

• 4+ years of experience managing learning and development programs.
• Experience in personally developing and managing learning programs for global audiences.
• Success building and implementing programs and processes, and operational plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
• A data-driven approach to evaluating and me