Senior Technical Program Manager

About the role:

TPMs at Samsara are the linchpins of our most complex programs - driving strategic and tactical initiatives to successfully deliver key programs that have a material impact on the business. You will partner closely across engineering teams (firmware, software, quality, data science) to plan and drive development for new features. This includes developing upfront milestone+date based plans, partnering with product managers and engineering managers to align with key program milestones, and most importantly provide thought leadership as we navigate the surprises and course corrections inherent to firmware / software programs. This position is focused on firmware-software programs.

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. 

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In this role, you will:

• Drive programs across multiple internally and with partner teams. This Includes horizontal and vertical types of programs.
• Work with engineering leadership, product management, quality, data science and operations to develop robust project plans for complex multi quarter engineering programs. This includes building consensus and ensuring accountability.
• Communicate broadly to engineering and senior leadership across teams, functions and level on goals, progress, and process efficiencies.
• Identify risks, resolve key program conflicts, and establish appropriate resolution paths.
• Build and maintain work backlogs, manage engineering dependencies and ensure concise and accurate communications with stakeholders. 
• Lead decision making processes - builds consensus, secures commitments, and negotiates positive outcomes.
• Build trusting relationships with stakeholders, partners, and team members. 
• Develop and promote known best practices and train others on existing processes and tools. 
• Manage a small team of Technical Program Managers
• 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:

• 7+ years of full-time technical program management experience in an engineering organization managing programs at scale, or equivalent experience.
• B.S. degree or equivalent experience, in a technical field

An ideal candidate also has:

• Proven success on establishing organization-wide processes and communication framework for R&D initiatives
• 2+ years of hands-on software development experience a plus
• Direct work experience in a technical project management capacity to drive large technical initiatives including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Knowledge of complex technical ecosystems and adequate technical depth
• Direct experience working with software engineering leadership, technical teams and individual contributors
• Ability to quickly adapt to faster pace, shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through