Technical Program Manager - Enterprise Security

NextGenEnergyJobs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsara is hiring an Enterprise Security Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional security initiatives across the org. You will partner with Product Security, Platform Security, Compliance, Detection and Response, Biztech, and Engineering to scope requirements, manage risks, and deliver on strategic goals.

You’ll build scalable processes, leverage AI tools to streamline workflows, and report progress to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PM experience in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience using AI tooling to improve workflows and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical program management for high-impact security projects.
• Embed with Enterprise Security to support multiple projects and report progress.
• Collaborate with product, platform security, compliance, and engineering teams.
• Help scope requirements, identify risks, and communicate status clearly.
• Assist with roadmaps, releases, and backlogs; drive KPI improvements.

Skills

AI tooling

Agile practices

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Tableau

Security tools

Job description

Technical Program Manager - Enterprise Security

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams.

Key Responsibilities

• The Samsara Security team is looking for an Enterprise Security Technical Program Manager (TPM) to help drive key strategic initiatives across Samsara’s Security organization. As part of Samsara’s rapidly expanding Enterprise Security organization, you will support key strategic priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives. You will partner closely with a diverse set of teams—including Product Security, Platform Security and Compliance, Detection and Response, Biztech, and Engineering—to execute on critical security goals. On a given day, you'll help build and refine processes that scale efficiently as the team grows, often leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows, while partnering with stakeholders to scope requirements, identify risks, and communicate progress clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
• This role is open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro Area, NYC Metro Area, and Washington, D.C. Metro Area.
• Provide technical project and program management for highly impactful, cross-functional Security projects. You will be embedded with our Enterprise Security team to support multiple projects and report progress on planned execution.
• Provide operational support to engineering leads to ensure smooth, on time delivery of projects and key initiatives.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure cross functional projects are scoped and delivered on time.
• Communicate current status of enterprise security and compliance initiatives;
• Support teams and individuals in planning and executing roadmaps, releases, and work backlogs.
• Assist with security audit efforts to reduce risk and satisfy compliance frameworks.
• Assist with improvement of measurable KPIs and surrounding processes for the Security team.
• Incorporate new AI technologies and ways of working to help scale processes and visibility.
• Help establish a strong culture for program management at Samsara by developing and contributing to a community of practice.
• 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.

Requirements

• 1-3 years Project or Program Management in a fast paced, technical company.
• Experience with managing priorities across multiple teams, building processes, and coordinating tight schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication- you can relay technical or analytical work to non-technical partners without losing the important details.
• Strong sense of ownership, collaboration, curiosity and attention to detail. You learn quickly and can navigate ambiguity with ease.
• A proactive self-starter with a proven track record for leveraging data and technology to improve processes and drive impactful decisions.
• Experience using AI tooling and methods to drive efficiencies in workflows and team processes.
• Experience using Agile practices and utilizing tools to drive insights, such as JIRA, Confluence, Tableau, and other reporting tools.
• Experience working on Information Security and/or Compliance programs.
• Experience in driving strategy planning and roadmap definition.
• Has a passion for data and enthusiasm for improving efficiencies.
• Self-starter in learning how to use and apply new technologies (e.g. AI)
• The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
• $96,390
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• $162,000 USD
• At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
• Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.