Director, Product Management - Safety

Samsara

Jun 23, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Expert Level
Product
£141.7K - £253K
United States
Remote

Requirements

Experience in a senior product leadership role within a high growth software development organization.
Strong technical understanding, ability to grasp technical concepts and establish credibility with engineers.
Bias-to-action and hands-on experience delivering business results. You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty writing a spec or jumping on a customer call, but can also mentor others to do the same.
Demonstrated experience setting strategy for complex technical areas, and using data to make investment decisions and measure progress towards business outcomes.
Experience hiring, developing, and leading people as a direct manager.
Excellent communication skills. Must be comfortable presenting to customers and internal audiences, including senior executives.
Ability to drive teams of diverse backgrounds to ship features on tight timelines.
10+ years of job experience, in relevant product, technical or business roles.
An ideal candidate also has:
Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical field; an MBA is a plus.
Experience creating and growing products leveraging CV/ML and video data.
Product management experience in the IoT space and/or on products with a vertically integrated hardware+software stack.
Familiarity with B2B SaaS products and working with B2B sales teams.
Entrepreneurial experience.

Responsibilities

Work with our talented engineering teams to launch new software features, and help drive a fast-growing, at-scale business with $400MM+ in ARR.
Gather customer feedback to understand needs and prioritize feature development.
Define clear metrics to track and refine our customer experience.
Partner with our Sales team to help close strategic customer accounts 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.
Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team of product managers.

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of the Director of Product Management - Safety position?

The key responsibilities of this position include leading product strategy and execution for the Video-Based Safety business, partnering with cross-functional teams, managing and developing a team of Product Managers, working with hardware and software technology stacks, creating and executing clear strategies in complex environments, and ensuring Safety is integrated with the wider portfolio of products.

What qualifications and experience are required for the Director of Product Management - Safety role?

The ideal candidate should have significant experience as a senior product leader, experience with hardware and software technology stacks, a track record of creating and executing clear product strategies, experience managing and developing teams, and a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit. Experience in the Safety industry or related fields is a plus.

How does the Director of Product Management - Safety role contribute to the overall company goals and growth?

The Director of Product Management - Safety plays a critical role in driving the growth of one of the company's largest and fastest-growing businesses. By leading product strategy and execution, partnering across functions, and managing a high-performing team, this role helps drive innovation and value for customers, ultimately contributing to the company's overall success and growth.

Samsara

Pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud

Technology

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2015

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a system of record that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. Samsara operates in North America and Europe and serves tens of thousands of customers across a wide range of industries including transportation, wholesale and retail trade, construction, field services, logistics, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, manufacturing, and food and beverage. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.