Associate Business Technology Project Manager

at  Samsara

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Samsara is seeking an Associate Technical Project Manager to support our strategic 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
• Strong consulting, customer management skills or a desire to learn
• Fanatical ability to deliver customer satisfaction

The successful candidate is responsible for 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, customer support, and marketing.

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 and senior leadership within our business functions 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:

• 2+ years of direct technical project management experience
• English fluency
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field
• 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
• Ability to drive teams through the end-to-end project lifecycle
• Previous experience managing between 2-3 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 that 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-paced growth environment
• Effective leadership, communication, collaboration, problem-solving and project management skills