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, and Equipment Monitoring. 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.
About the role:
Samsara’s Global Customer Support (GCS) team is available 24x7x365 to help customers resolve any issue they encounter. We are the trusted point-of-contact for technical support (e.g. product usage, troubleshooting) and non-technical support (e.g. account administration, order and fulfillment), and partner closely with cross-functional teams such as Product, R&D, Sales, Success, and Finance to resolve issues and deliver a great customer experience.
The Program Manager will prioritize, implement, and drive transformational projects across the GCS organization. This role requires a passion for aligning leaders on visions, improving processes, and navigating ambiguity to deliver on our most important initiatives with speed and discipline. Successful candidates have strong analytical business acumen and an insatiable curiosity to understand and improve operations.
This role reports to the Senior Manager of the Support PMO, and will work closely with Support Leadership and cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and execute on critical strategic projects such as improving the efficacy of self-service Support, enhancing cross-functional workflows to improve customer experience, and scoping and deploying new technology (e.g. AI, chatbots, CCaaS platform) to drive efficiency.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in Canada. Relocation assistance will not be provided.
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-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional project portfolios, navigating shifting priorities and adjusting accordingly.
- Leverages business context and stakeholder insights to inform program priorities. Connects cross-functional work to Samsara’s strategic goals.
- Drive stakeholder engagement and communication across all levels, effectively translating strategic vision into actionable plans and ensuring alignment and buy-in from key business partners.
- Owns end-to-end outcomes and holds others accountable for commitments., implementing proactive solutions and escalating critical concerns to senior leadership as appropriate.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, seeking and offering feedback constructively to promote learning and shared insight. Reflects independently and adjusts ways of working to improve effectiveness.
- 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:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- 5+ years of project/program management, management consulting, and/or business operations & strategy experience
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence and lead complex projects with a wide variety of stakeholders, such as executives, Sales & R&D leaders, and frontline managers
- Demonstrated ability to clearly translate business concepts and requirements to technology teams to deliver effective solutions
- Strong analytical, data-driven, problem-resolution, and decision-making skills
An ideal candidate also has:
- PMP certification and/or advanced education in Project or Program Management
- Experience driving AI-centric projects
- Experience in a global Customer Support, Product Support, Customer Success, or Customer Operations organization
- Proven track record of building trust delivering results that demonstratively improve the customer experience
- Adaptability, flexibility, and the conviction to “do the right thing” under stress, high tension, and tight deadlines
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
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What We Do
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which is an open platform that connects the people, devices, and systems of some of the world’s most complex operations, allowing them to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across industries in transportation, construction, wholesale and retail trade, field services, logistics, manufacturing, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, food and beverage, and others. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
Why Work With Us
Do the most meaningful work of your career—saving lives, keeping communities running, and transforming the industries that power the global economy. At Samsara, we build AI-powered technology for the people who keep the world running—making essential work safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
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