Manager, Operations Program Management

1 month ago
Full-time
Senior
Project and Program Management
Samsara

Samsara

Samsara pioneers the Connected Operations Cloud, offering AI safety programs, real-time visibility, and integrations for industries to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability globally.

IT Services
1K-5K
Founded 2015

Description

  • Lead and grow a global Operations Program Management team across North America and Asia to develop and launch new hardware products.
  • Own end-to-end operational execution of hardware product manufacturing from concept through mass production and sustained volume.
  • Serve as the primary operations liaison, aligning and communicating across Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams.
  • Develop comprehensive program plans and manage schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure on-time and on-cost delivery.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and drive decisions that impact product cost, quality, and time to market.
  • Define and execute manufacturing strategies, including factory readiness, capacity planning, and process development with internal teams and external partners.
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives and ensure robust quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Champion and embed Samsara’s cultural principles across the team and global offices to support scaling and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing), Supply Chain Management, or related technical field; Master’s (MBA or MS) is a plus.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in Operations Program Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), or related roles within hardware manufacturing.
  • Minimum 3 years managing a team of at least 4 individuals.
  • Proven track record of launching multiple complex hardware products from concept to high-volume production and strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles and manufacturing processes.
  • Expert-level proficiency with program/project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Confluence/JIRA); PMP certification is a plus.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align diverse cross-functional teams.
  • Highly analytical with demonstrated ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop solutions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Experience working with global manufacturing partners and supply chains and willingness to travel internationally as required (up to 20%).
  • Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems is preferred; experience in dash camera, gateway, or telematics products is a plus.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to operational excellence.

Benefits

  • Annual base salary range $125,545–$211,000 USD (base pay varies by location, experience, and role).
  • Total direct compensation structure including base salary + bonus/variable pay + restricted stock unit (RSU) awards, with potential RSU refresh grants for top performers.
  • Competitive total compensation package and market-aligned pay philosophy.
  • Health benefits for full-time employees.
  • Employee-led flexible and remote working model (hybrid/remote options where applicable).
  • Inclusive workplace accommodations and support for candidates with disabilities (reasonable accommodations during recruiting).
  • Access to company benefits details and additional perks via Samsara’s benefits program (link provided in posting).

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