Director, Strategy & Business Operations, Public Sector

Samsara

19d • Remote

About The Position

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, and Equipment Monitoring. 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 This Role
Samsara is looking for a strategy & business operations lead to act as the voice of the US Public Sector market and drive towards outcomes that unlock exponential growth. This role acts as the expert on the end-to-end business health and strategy of the US Public Sector market, with a deep understanding of everything from segment-level sales performance to product gaps to FX rates to competitive footprint and everything in between. This role is the trusted thought partner of our sales leadership as well as being seen as the market expert by our executive leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders.
The ideal candidate has experience at a high-growth international B2B Saas company, has worked across global markets, and is excited by being part of a fast-paced company.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the U.S.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Consulting, Strategy, Finance, Business Operations, or Sales Strategy & Operations
• Ownership mindset with willingness to shape end-to-end outcomes of the market.
• Experience in building trusting relationships and influencing others (incl. executive audiences)
• Experience working with executive leadership and partnering with sales leadership
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects on a tight deadline
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills; deep sense of curiosity
• Strong bias for action
• Able to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred
• Experience working with large data sets and leveraging DataBricks, BigQuery, SQL, or similar
• Experience working in Public Sector vertical for high growth company

Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic owner of the US Public Sector market, developing a deep understanding of customer segments, sales performance, product-market fit, competitive landscape, and operational drivers to identify key levers for growth.
• Represent the voice of the US Public Sector market, synthesizing field feedback and market intelligence to inform broader company strategy, product roadmap decisions, and customer-facing programs.
• Drive and track the execution of cross-functional investments within the business
• Lead complex strategic projects with urgency and clarity, such as new segment launches or field productivity improvements.
• Work iteratively and with urgency to drive value quickly.
• Serve as the trusted advisor to US Public Sector sales leadership, supporting annual and quarterly planning, territory design, goal setting & forecasting, performance reviews, sales metrics, and in-quarter execution to help teams consistently beat targets.
• Develop executive-ready presentations and recommendations, regularly briefing senior leadership and influencing high-impact decisions at the company-wide level.
• Identify and recommend improvements to optimize sales performance and help Sales leaders hit their number
• Own the rhythm of the business for US Public Sector, including quarterly business reviews, monthly market updates, annual planning, and forecasting processes with a focus on insights, decision-making, and accountability.
• Own your own analytics and insights, independently pulling and transforming data across multiple sources (e.g., Salesforce, Databricks, Gong, Tableau) to uncover trends, diagnose root causes, and support data-driven decision making—bringing both technical rigor and business acumen to your analyses.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to accelerate impact, using capabilities such as AI-driven forecasting, workflow automation, and generative insights to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and uncover new growth opportunities faster than ever before.
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed