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Principal Product Manager - Telematics EMEA Compliance

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Samsara

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
    Product
  • Paris

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in product management, strong tech acumen in telematics/compliance, data-driven strategy skills, and communication expertise, especially in regulated industries like fleet management.
  • You will strategize growth in tachograph and compliance, align products with regulations, manage roadmaps, collaborate with teams, and prioritize customer feedback to drive product development.

Requirements

  • Experience in product management within a large-scale software development organization, ideally with a focus on telematics, compliance, or fleet management solutions.
  • Strong technical acumen and the ability to grasp complex concepts related to tachographs, compliance, and telematics. You should be able to establish credibility with engineers and technical teams.
  • Proven track record of delivering results for customers and driving business impact, especially in compliance-driven environments. You thrive in managing complexity, meeting bold deadlines, and are action-oriented when tackling challenges.
  • Experience setting strategy for technical product areas, with a data-driven approach to measuring progress, making investment decisions, and prioritizing product development initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to customers, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
  • 10+ years of experience in relevant product, technical, or business roles, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in the fleet management, telematics, or compliance sectors.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience working with tachographs, telematics, or in the automotive sector, with a strong understanding of the compliance landscape in EMEA and UKI.
  • Experience working in a compliance and legal environment, particularly in regulated industries where adherence to evolving laws is critical.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the strategy to grow Samsara's tachograph and compliance business in EMEA and UKI. This includes identifying opportunities for regional expansion and innovation by leveraging telematics data to build best-in-class compliance and tachograph analysis solutions.
  • Partner with Go-To-Market (GTM) and Business Operations teams to research market opportunities, particularly in compliance and fleet management. Translate insights into a prioritized product roadmap that drives regional growth and expands Samsara's addressable market in EMEA and UKI.
  • Collaborate with the Legal team to ensure Samsara's product strategy aligns with regional compliance requirements, leveraging regulatory tailwinds and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. Stay ahead of upcoming regulatory changes to proactively shape product offerings.
  • Utilize telematics data and machine learning insights to drive innovation and deliver data-driven insights that can be surfaced internally and to customers, enhancing the value proposition of Samsara's compliance and tachograph products.
  • Work closely with the Engineering team to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products that meet both compliance requirements and customer needs. Ensure seamless collaboration between the tachograph product line and other product groups to address interdependencies.
  • Lead quarterly and annual planning processes for your product teams, including managing input from GTM, Legal, and Support teams. Prioritize feature development and product improvements to align with business objectives and customer needs.
  • Collaborate across product leadership to share your product roadmap, align on priorities, and drive forward Samsara's product-focused initiatives. Be an advocate for the compliance and tachograph product line, ensuring alignment across the organization.
  • Partner with customer-facing teams to support strategic accounts, manage escalations, and maintain strong relationships with key customers. Ensure that customer feedback and needs are integral to product development and iteration.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Principal Product Manager - Telematics EMEA Compliance role?

The primary focus of this role is to lead the development of Samsara's next-generation compliance product for the EMEA and UKI markets, specifically concentrating on tachographs and compliance solutions within the fleet management sector.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in relevant product, technical, or business roles, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Engineering, and experience in product management within large-scale software development organizations, preferably related to telematics or compliance.

Is experience with tachographs important for this position?

Yes, experience working with tachographs and a strong understanding of the compliance landscape in EMEA and UKI are considered ideal qualifications for this role.

What responsibilities will the Principal Product Manager have?

The responsibilities include developing and executing product strategy, collaborating with Go-To-Market and Business Operations teams, working with the Legal team on compliance requirements, driving innovation using telematics data, and managing product planning processes.

What communication skills are necessary for this position?

Excellent communication skills are essential, as the candidate will need to present to customers, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams effectively.

Does Samsara offer any accommodations for candidates with disabilities?

Yes, Samsara is committed to equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

What is Samsara’s approach to diversity and inclusion?

Samsara welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and is committed to increasing diversity across its team and ensuring it is a place where everyone can make an impact.

What kind of benefits does Samsara offer to its employees?

Full-time employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes flexible working arrangements, health benefits, and access to the Samsara for Good charity fund, among other perks.

What does the flexible working model at Samsara entail?

The flexible working model at Samsara accommodates diverse team needs, allowing employees to work in-person or remotely based on their preferences and operational requirements.

How does Samsara ensure the security of its hiring process?

Samsara does not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process and official communications will only come from emails ending in '@samsara.com' or '@us-greenhouse-mail.io'.

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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.