Planning Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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.

You will be part of a global team that supports Samsarians with remote experience programs and will take the lead on cross-functional projects. As a remote based business we want to ensure that our Flocks across EMEA are able to connect and creating opportunities to build in person connections. This role will focus on delivering initiatives from idea to launch with a wide operational focus such as events, onboarding new tools, creating Standard Operating Procedures, Documentation and Data analysis.

• 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.

• Partner with the Global Remote team and support the EMEA remote experience programs: Plan, schedule, and continuously improve coworking and community initiatives that drive productivity, safety, and a positive employee experience.
• Lead Workplace cross-functional projects: Scope, plan, and deliver initiatives from idea to launch, including identifying and onboarding new tools/resources and creating net-new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Enable teams with tooling and AI solutions: Assist in developing and delivering clear, practical training for new software and internal tools to accelerate adoption and outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders: Collaborate closely with contributors and business partners to define scope, requirements, and success metrics; translate inputs into actionable project plans and timelines.
• Communicate with clarity: Maintain open, transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle. Use Workplace standard project-tracking tools to keep work visible and aligned.
• Drive documentation & Support Services and culture: Produce concise proposals, memos, and meeting agendas; schedule and facilitate working sessions; capture and communicate updates, decisions, and follow-ups.
• Report progress & manage risk: Share regular (e.g., weekly) status updates on deliverables, surface blockers early, and coordinate in project channels to track milestones, dependencies, and mitigations.
• Champion our culture: 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience in project management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented, passionate and committed to delivering high-quality work.

• Intermediate to Skilled with Slack, Jira and Google suite.
• Familiar with Envoy, Tableau, Lucid chart/Spark

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.

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

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.

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