About the role:
The Senior Program Manager will help improve team operations using data insights, and building mechanisms. You will develop a deep understanding of the different operating mechanisms used by the organization through partnering with individuals and teams. You will influence teams to use new mechanisms driven by business outcomes. You are comfortable diving in and solving complex problems without much guidance. This role will be within the office of the Chief of Staff for the Head of Engineering.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US & Canada except the San Francisco Bay Area (125 mi. radius from 1 DeHaro St, San Francisco) and NYC Metro Area (50 mi. radius from 131 W 55th St, New York).
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.
In this role, you will:
- Own and drive our key planning and execution business rhythms (e.g., 3-year planning, annual planning, quarterly business reviews, BU meetings)
- Work closely with Engineering partners to identify opportunities to drive efficiency and increase organizational productivity
- Evaluate key metrics, customer feedback, and industry trends to develop insights and strategic recommendations
- Drive decision-making across cross-functional teams and with senior leadership
Design and launch high-priority strategic initiatives related to the engineering team
- 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 this role:
- 8+ years of experience in program management, business operations, or chief of staff role for a high-growth and/or large-scale organization
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with executive stakeholders, including C-suite, Product & Engineering VPs, Finance, and cross-functional partners
- Strong business acumen, empathy, and problem-solving skills
- Data-driven, with the ability to structure complex analysis and derive insights
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to execute on large, cross-functional processes and initiatives
- Comfortable with ambiguity and is a self-starter
An ideal candidate also has:
- Experience working with Product & Engineering teams
- Experience with managing Atlassian products, SQL querying, and Python scripting
