Senior Internal Communications Manager

Summary

Join Samsara's Internal Communications team as a strategic communications partner to the People team. You will build and execute internal communication strategies, create communication plans for various programs, define and execute manager communication strategies, build relationships with executives, and drive impactful communications. This remote US-based role requires 8+ years of internal communications experience, including HR communications, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will also have tech and SaaS company experience. Samsara offers a competitive compensation package and benefits, including health benefits, flexible working arrangements, and more.

Requirements

• 8+ years of Internal Communications experience, including building and executing strategic internal communications programs. HR Comms experience is required
• Strong knowledge and understanding of People programs
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills (written, verbal, and visual) with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, concise, and compelling messages
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth environment with continuous change. Multi-tasker with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects end-to-end
• Bias for action and focused on results
• Ability to quickly solve problems, run customer feedback loops, and meet tight deadlines
• A trustworthy and dependable team player, partnering with other Comms team members

Responsibilities

• Build and execute a strategic internal communications strategy to communicate our People strategy, programs, and processes to help us develop and retain great talent across the company
• Create robust communication plans for various programs, developing messaging and materials, and exploring creative new ways of communicating. Support on a wide range of internal communications, including emails, FAQs, leader/manager guides, and videos to drive understanding of people programs, processes and initiatives across the company. You should be as comfortable working on an internal comms plan as you are rolling up your sleeves and producing a newsletter or video
• Define and execute our manager communications strategy, driving regular updates to our people manager community via Slack and our monthly manager newsletter, Leading the Flock
• Build relationships with executives and stakeholder partners and act as a strategic thought partner on their communications to their teams, and to the rest of the company
• Drive thoughtful and impactful communications that support the evolving needs of a high growth organization (including change management and culture initiatives)
• Understand our various employee audiences, keep a pulse on the organization, and run feedback loops as you go
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Tech and SaaS company experience (strongly preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Employee-led remote and flexible working
• Health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund