Senior Manager, Corporate Systems Engineering

Position: Senior Manager, Corporate Systems Engineering Location: Bangalore, India (Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 remote) Company: Samsara Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. About Samsara Samsara (NYSE: IOT) powers the Connected Operations Cloud, enabling industries like transportation, construction, agriculture, and manufacturing to leverage IoT data for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. With a mission to digitize the backbone of the global economy, Samsara offers a high-impact, growth-driven environment where innovation meets real-world operations. Role Overview This leadership role oversees the Business Systems Engineering (BSE) team in Bangalore, managing core enterprise applications (e.g., NetSuite, Finance, Supply Chain) and leading the Automation Center of Excellence (CoE). The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic vision, engineering acumen, and operational excellence, with a strong track record of ERP implementations and a curiosity for AI-driven transformation. Key Responsibilities Systems & Automation Leadership Lead and scale the Business Systems Engineering team, enabling next-gen systems for Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain. Drive innovation through the Automation CoE, focusing on GenAI, bots, and workflow automation. Deliver high-impact solutions by aligning with business needs and ensuring scalable architectures. Strategic Program Management Manage cross-functional initiatives with measurable ROI, working closely with global IT and business teams. Own Agile transformation for business systems, shifting to a product-centric operating model. Drive programs from ideation to delivery balancing budget, resources, and technical execution. People Management & Collaboration Perform full-spectrum people management: hiring, mentoring, performance reviews, and retention. Foster an inclusive, high-performing team aligned with Samsara s core values. Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders across functions and geographies. Quality, Efficiency & Communication Set productivity and quality benchmarks for engineering teams. Champion continuous improvement with data-driven insights and automation. Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences including executive leadership. Required Qualifications Core Experience 10+ years in software engineering, business systems, or enterprise application delivery. 5+ years of team leadership or engineering management experience. Proven success implementing NetSuite ERP and supporting enterprise systems. Strong delivery record across Agile, cross-functional, and globally distributed teams. Bonus Skills Experience with financial/ERP tools: Xactly, Vertex, Stripe, Zip, Workato. Passion and practical experience in AI and GenAI-driven transformation. Knowledge of SaaS best practices, data integration, and system scalability. What Makes You a Fit Strategic thinker who executes with precision. Passionate about enterprise system evolution and automation. Curious about how AI will reshape business technology. A culture builder who thrives in collaborative, mission-driven teams.