Job Description
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:
As a key member of the People Technology & Operations team, you will be instrumental in the continued expansion and deployment of Workday functionality. You will partner with Samsara's key stakeholders to implement streamlined operations processes and optimal technology solutions for our People Team programs. You are comfortable acting as an internal consultant to global HR and business stakeholders and can showcase your experience in HR and Workday to develop lasting solutions that solve complex business challenges. Lastly, you are highly driven and bring demonstrated experience succeeding in high-growth, fast-paced organizations.
This role is open to candidates residing in Canada.
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, and 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.
In this role, you will:
Act as the primary technical point of contact for program status, tradeoffs, and decision-making — escalating risks and unblocking teams as needed.
Perform scrum master duties for the People Technology team
Facilitate standard agile meetings - standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos, roadmap reviews with stakeholders
Initial triage and fine tuning prioritization for planning including backlog grooming
Responsible for planning and developing solutions by working with Technical Lead(s) and architects to identify and address dependencies and resolve any blockers
Manage Workday release planning and communications
Build and drive detailed program plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies
Facilitate cross-functional technical reviews and ensure timely execution across People, Finance, and IT applications
Identify and manage technical interdependencies between People Tech, Finance, IT, and Recruiting
Responsible for utilizing Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Zendesk
Act as the primary technical point of contact for program status, tradeoffs, and decision-making — escalating risks and unblocking teams as needed
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:
5+ years of professional experience working for fast-growing, global companies
3+ years experience in Workday
1+ years experience as a scrum master
Experience in Workday business process deployments
Experience mapping multi-application data flows
Ability to prioritize workload and deliver enhancements or fixes on time without supervision. Provide accurate timelines, follow-up, and required documentation for change management
An ideal candidate also has:
Experience with Greenhouse, Okta, Adaptive, Jira and Zendesk
Knowledge of cross functional organization processes: Cost Center Updates, Open Enrollment, Headcount Management
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, ****** 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, Samsara for Good charity fund, 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.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in '@samsara.com' or '@us-greenhouse-mail.io'. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
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:
As a key member of the People Technology & Operations team, you will be instrumental in the continued expansion and deployment of Workday functionality. You will partner with Samsara's key stakeholders to implement streamlined operations processes and optimal technology solutions for our People Team programs. You are comfortable acting as an internal consultant to global HR and business stakeholders and can showcase your experience in HR and Workday to develop lasting solutions that solve complex business challenges. Lastly, you are highly driven and bring demonstrated experience succeeding in high-growth, fast-paced organizations.
This role is open to candidates residing in Canada.
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, and 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.
In this role, you will:
Act as the primary technical point of contact for program status, tradeoffs, and decision-making — escalating risks and unblocking teams as needed.
Perform scrum master duties for the People Technology team
Facilitate standard agile meetings - standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos, roadmap reviews with stakeholders
Initial triage and fine tuning prioritization for planning including backlog grooming
Responsible for planning and developing solutions by working with Technical Lead(s) and architects to identify and address dependencies and resolve any blockers
Manage Workday release planning and communications
Build and drive detailed program plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies
Facilitate cross-functional technical reviews and ensure timely execution across People, Finance, and IT applications
Identify and manage technical interdependencies between People Tech, Finance, IT, and Recruiting
Responsible for utilizing Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Zendesk
Act as the primary technical point of contact for program status, tradeoffs, and decision-making — escalating risks and unblocking teams as needed
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:
5+ years of professional experience working for fast-growing, global companies
3+ years experience in Workday
1+ years experience as a scrum master
Experience in Workday business process deployments
Experience mapping multi-application data flows
Ability to prioritize workload and deliver enhancements or fixes on time without supervision. Provide accurate timelines, follow-up, and required documentation for change management
An ideal candidate also has:
Experience with Greenhouse, Okta, Adaptive, Jira and Zendesk
Knowledge of cross functional organization processes: Cost Center Updates, Open Enrollment, Headcount Management
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, ****** 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, Samsara for Good charity fund, 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.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in '@samsara.com' or '@us-greenhouse-mail.io'. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Workday Technology Program Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.
