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 Core GTM Programs team enables a high-performance go-to-market organization by leveraging technology, automation, and best-in-class methodologies to streamline operations, improve forecasting accuracy, and maximize efficiency & effectiveness across Sales, Customer Success, and related functions.
Within this team, the CS Core Programs PMO plays a critical role in driving the operating rhythm and execution of Samsara’s Customer Success organization. As a Senior Program Manager I, you will lead and deliver large-scale, cross-functional programs that support strategic CS priorities, including, retention and risk reviews, cross-functional alignment and operational scalability.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and business acumen, a passion for building scalable processes, and a proven track record of leading complex programs in fast-paced environments. This role requires a strong focus on change management, stakeholder alignment, and delivering measurable business impact across the post-sales journey.
We are looking for candidates who will champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s operating principles as we scale globally and across new offices.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in Canada.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Every phone call you answer and every email you send can affect whether truck drivers deliver goods on time and without accidents, whether students get dropped off safely from school, or whether power gets restored quickly after a natural disaster.
- You thrive the most when solving problems: Our constantly expanding technology and the complexities faced by our customers provide an exciting range of challenges for our GTM teams. With a growth mindset and a desire to learn, you will strategically partner with our customers to find unique solutions to help keep their operations safe, efficient, and sustainable.
- You are a natural relationship builder: Whether the relationship is with our customers or with cross-functional teams in Samsara, you are in constant communication and collaboration with key stakeholders to win as a team.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. This GTM Programs team is still shaping its future and you will have plenty of autonomy and opportunities to master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by the best and brightest professionals out there.
- Program Execution & Operational Cadence: Own and manage core Customer Success cadences, including QBRs, risk reviews, top deal reviews, and internal planning forums, ensuring consistent structure, clear outputs, and strong follow-through.
- Business Reviews & Execution Forums: Drive end-to-end coordination of key CS meetings and execution moments, including blitz days and cross-functional cadences, ensuring alignment, accountability, and high-quality execution.
- Operating Calendar & Planning Rhythm: Build and maintain the CS operating calendar, including planning cycles, key milestones, and recurring forums, to ensure alignment across teams and visibility into priorities.
- Product Release & Readiness Coordination: Partner with Product, Enablement, and CS leadership to manage the new product release calendar, ensuring readiness, communication, and effective rollout to the field.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner closely with Customer Success, Sales, Support, Product, Operations, and Finance to drive clear ownership, communication, and alignment across all core programs.
- Program Measurement & Continuous Improvement: Track program effectiveness through defined KPIs and feedback loops, and continuously improve cadences to drive better execution and customer outcomes.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year institution; MBA a strong plus.
- 6-8 years of experience in program management, sales operations, strategy, or consulting, ideally in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional GTM programs that improve sales execution and scalability
- Strong program management skills with expertise in end-to-end delivery (i.e. framing the need, scope requirements, document project roadmaps, partnering with teams, defining KPIs and reporting out on results)
- Ability to ramp up quickly on business priorities and derive insights from data to inform decisions
- Strong communication and written language skills including clear and concise documentation
- Proven track record of building trust and effectively partnering with a wide variety of stakeholders: executives, managers, front-line teammates and cross-functional partners
- Diplomacy, tact, and poise under pressure when working through issues, skilled at having prioritization conversations and discussing tradeoffs
Ideal Candidate has:
- Experience with B2B hardware and SaaS products
- PMP certification, Agile/Scrum Certification
- Experience using AI-powered tools to accelerate program design, automate execution tasks, or surface strategic insights.
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
Total Rewards
At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.
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.
Belonging at Samsara
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.
Accommodations
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