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:
The Samsara Security team is looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our team to help drive key strategic initiatives across Samsara’s Security Program. In this role, the candidate will work with Samsara’s rapidly growing Security teams to drive strategic cross functional projects, spanning across Security Engineering, Client Platform Engineering, Incident and Threat Detection and Risk and Compliance. As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple teams and organizations at Samsara, including the Samsara Security teams, Risk and Compliance, Product Security and Engineering in order to execute on key security priorities.
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:
- Incorporate new AI technologies and ways of working to help scale processes and visibility;
- Provide technical project and program management for highly impactful, cross-functional Security projects. You will support multiple projects and report progress on planned execution;
- Provide operational support to engineering leads to ensure smooth, on time delivery of projects and key initiatives;
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure cross functional projects are scoped and delivered on time;
- Communicate current status of security and compliance initiatives;
- Support teams and individuals in planning and executing roadmaps, releases, and work backlogs;
- Assist in driving security audit efforts across multiple compliance frameworks (e.g. SOC 2, ISO, and GovRAMP)
- Assist with improvement of measurable KPIs and surrounding processes for the Security team;
- Help establish a strong culture for program management at Samsara by developing and contributing to a community of practice.
- 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
- Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 1-4 years Project or Program Management in a fast paced, technical company;
- Experience with managing priorities across multiple teams; building processes and coordinating tight schedules.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn and work with systems teams to collaboratively implement security improvements across the organization.
- Experience with Agile practices and utilizing tools to drive insights, such as JIRA, Confluence, Tableau, and other reporting tools.
- A proven track record for being data and technology driven, with experience in AI tooling and methods.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Experience working on Information Security and/or Compliance programs.
- Experience in driving strategy planning and roadmap definition.
- Has a passion for data and enthusiasm for improving efficiencies.
- Self-starter in learning how to use and apply new technologies (e.g. AI)
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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