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 Global Customer Support (GCS) team is available 24x7x365 to help customers resolve any issue they encounter. We are the trusted point-of-contact for technical support (e.g. product usage, troubleshooting) and non-technical support (e.g. account administration, order and fulfillment), and partner closely with cross-functional teams such as Product, R&D, Sales, Success, and Finance to resolve issues and deliver a great customer experience.
The Program Manager will prioritize, implement, and drive transformational projects across the GCS organization. This role requires a passion for aligning leaders on visions, improving processes, and navigating ambiguity to deliver on our most important initiatives with speed and discipline. Successful candidates have strong analytical business acumen and an insatiable curiosity to understand and improve operations.
This role reports to the Senior Manager of the Support PMO, and will work closely with Support Leadership and cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and execute on critical strategic projects such as improving the efficacy of self-service Support, enhancing cross-functional workflows to improve customer experience, and scoping and deploying new technology (e.g. AI, chatbots, CCaaS platform) to drive efficiency.
This role is open to candidates based in Mexico. An ideal candidate will live within close enough proximity to our Corporate offices in Mexico City.
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:
- Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional project portfolios, navigating shifting priorities and adjusting accordingly.
- Leverages business context and stakeholder insights to inform program priorities. Connects cross-functional work to Samsara’s strategic goals.
- Drive stakeholder engagement and communication across all levels, effectively translating strategic vision into actionable plans and ensuring alignment and buy-in from key business partners.
- Owns end-to-end outcomes and holds others accountable for commitments., implementing proactive solutions and escalating critical concerns to senior leadership as appropriate.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, seeking and offering feedback constructively to promote learning and shared insight. Reflects independently and adjusts ways of working to improve effectiveness.
- 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 from an accredited university
- 5+ years of project/program management, management consulting, and/or business operations & strategy experience
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence and lead complex projects with a wide variety of stakeholders, such as executives, Sales & R&D leaders, and frontline managers
- Demonstrated ability to clearly translate business concepts and requirements to technology teams to deliver effective solutions
- Strong analytical, data-driven, problem-resolution, and decision-making skills
An ideal candidate also has:
- PMP certification and/or advanced education in Project or Program Management
- Experience driving AI-centric projects
- Experience in a global Customer Support, Product Support, Customer Success, or Customer Operations organization
- Proven track record of building trust delivering results that demonstratively improve the customer experience
- Adaptability, flexibility, and the conviction to “do the right thing” under stress, high tension, and tight deadlines
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
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.
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