Full-Time

Senior Product Manager

Security, Compliance, Trust

Posted on 8/23/2024

Samsara

Samsara

1,001-5,000 employees

IoT platform for fleet management and safety

Automotive & Transportation
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$126.4k - $191.3kAnnually

+ Bonus + RSUs

Senior

Remote in USA

Remote position open to US residents, excluding San Francisco Bay Area and NYC Metro Area.

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of job experience, in relevant product, technical, and/or business roles.
  • Strong technical understanding, with an ability to grasp technical concepts & establish credibility with engineers.
  • A proven track record of delivering outstanding results for customers & the business, managing significant complexity and bold timelines. You also have a bias to action and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty.
  • Demonstrated experience defining and executing product roadmap for technical areas, and using analytics/data to measure progress toward goals and make investment choices.
  • Excellent communication skills. Must be comfortable presenting to customers and internal audiences, including senior executives. Can drive cross-organizational alignment with high judgment and effectiveness.
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical field; an MBA is a plus.
  • Deep experience creating and growing products in the software security space.
  • Product management experience in the cloud infrastructure space and/or on products with a vertically integrated hardware+software stack.
  • Familiarity with B2B SaaS products and working with B2B sales teams.
  • Understanding of the software development lifecycle and track record of strong partnerships with diverse engineering stakeholders.
  • Experience with both external and internal customers as key stakeholders to manage in roadmap planning and development.
Responsibilities
  • Own and evolve the capabilities and roadmap for foundational security capabilities for Samsara’s cloud platform.
  • Deeply understand, advocate for, and support our end customer’s security needs as they use the Samsara product portfolio.
  • Collaborate with downstream product teams and stakeholders who depend on your team’s capabilities. Manage a robust “intake” process to understand emerging security risks and opportunities.
  • Partner with our legal and compliance teams to strategically prioritize compliance certifications and customer-facing security programs.
  • Identify technology trends that create new threats and risks for cloud software.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to drive the team’s quarterly release plans and long-term roadmap.
  • Communicate across product line leadership to share your roadmap, evangelize your priorities, and seek out areas of joint innovation.
  • Partner with customer-facing teams to close strategic accounts, resolve escalations, and maintain relationships with top customers.
  • 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.

Samsara provides an integrated platform that enhances safety, efficiency, and sustainability for businesses through Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Their offerings include AI-powered video security, vehicle telematics, and various digital tools that help clients monitor and manage their operations in real-time. The platform is designed for a wide range of industries, including logistics, transportation, construction, and public services. Clients subscribe to access the platform and tools, which help reduce fuel costs, improve route efficiency, and maintain vehicles effectively. Samsara also sells hardware devices that collect and transmit data, and offers an API for custom integrations. A recent partnership with EVgo demonstrates their commitment to sustainability, particularly in supporting the transition to electric vehicles. The goal of Samsara is to provide comprehensive solutions that improve operational management while addressing challenges like labor shortages.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$904.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven predictive maintenance reduces downtime and maintenance costs.
  • Samsara's partnership with EVgo supports the transition to electric vehicles.
  • The demand for integrated IoT platforms is rising, benefiting Samsara's offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Plato Systems in the manufacturing sector.
  • New regulatory challenges from tracking small, high-value assets.
  • Strategic shifts by new CMO Meagen Eisenberg may disrupt customer relationships.

What makes Samsara unique

  • Samsara's Connected Operations Cloud leverages IoT data for actionable insights.
  • The company offers AI-powered video security and vehicle telematics solutions.
  • Samsara's platform supports diverse industries, enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

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Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families with premiums 100% covered

Mental health and wellness support

Family planning resources and parental leave policy

Quarterly reimbursement account you can use for wellness, family care, professional or personal development expenses

Flexible PTO and family leave

401k with up to 4% matching

Bi-annual company events

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