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Technical Project Manager

Samsara

Samsara

IT, Operations
Mexico · Remote
Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2023

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:

Samsara is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support our Customer Facing Systems team & Compliance programs, in our Business Technology group. We have an opportunity to create a world class organization and are looking for people with the following characteristics:

  • A desire to improve customer and employee experience
  • A desire to improve quality
  • A desire to keep teams organized and on track
  • A willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
  • A devotion to being the best
  • A deep animosity toward mediocrity
  • Strong consulting, customer management skills or a desire to learn
  • Fanatical ability to deliver customer satisfaction

The successful candidate is responsible for project managing scrum team(s), and the successful delivery of projects and programs within our business. This candidate will have the opportunity to improve many internal processes and implement corporate-wide project/program management standards. Your daily tasks will allow you to work closely with software developers, IT management, and a diverse group of cross-functional teams including sales, customer success, finance, communications and marketing.

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:

  • Manage project delivery, including milestones, prototype builds, and launch
  • Ensure a seamless technology experience for all Samsarians, on every project deployment
  • Aggregate information from different team members to create plans and deliver results
  • Resolve technical, scheduling, and resource conflicts by prioritizing based on project goals
  • Establish process to manage changes for all project components
  • Work with stakeholders within our business functions, from the executive level down throughout the organization
  • 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 or equivalent experience in a technical field
  • 2+ years of direct technical project management experience in high-tech companies
  • English fluency
  • Project management experience with Netsuite, Data, Salesforce, or Go-To-Market Systems initiatives
  • Strong ability to manage cross-functional projects, and drive projects to completion
  • Clearly able to drive teams through the end to end project lifecycle
  • Previous experience managing between 3-5 projects simultaneously
  • “Get it done” attitude and ability to cope with ambiguity
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to perform under pressure situations, while developing sound implementation approaches which solve the business problem
  • Demonstrated track record of creating, implementing and managing disciplined, well documented processes supporting explicit service levels
  • Demonstrated track record of working effectively across organizational boundaries
  • Ability to use innovative ideas to solve problems in a cost effective manner
  • Proven track record of project management in a fast pace growth environment
  • Effective leadership, communication, collaboration, problem solving and project management skills

An ideal candidate also has:

  • Exposure to Compliance activities associated with Process Mapping, JIRA, ITGC, SOX, FedRamp, ISO etc

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, etc. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations

Benefits

Full time employees receive an above market total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we have adopted a flexible way of working, enabling teams and individuals to do their best work, regardless of where they’re based. We value in-person collaboration and know a change of scenery and quiet space to work is welcomed from time to time, but also appreciate that the world of work has changed. Our offices remain open for those who prefer to collaborate or work in-office, but we also encourage fully remote applicants. As most roles are not required to be in the office, we are able to hire remotely where Samsara has an established presence. If a role is required to be in a certain location and candidates do not have work authorization for that location, Samsara will conduct an immigration assessment. If the role is not required to be in a specific location, Samsara will move forward with the remote location that works best for the business. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company.

Please note: Samsara does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Samsara employees.