Manager, Operations Program Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead a worldwide Operations Program Management team located in North America and Asia to design and launch new hardware products.

• Take ownership of the entire operational execution for hardware product manufacturing, from initial concept through mass production and ongoing volume support.

• Act as the main operations liaison among Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.

• Create program plans and oversee schedules, budgets, and risks to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Define and implement manufacturing strategies in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

• Drive readiness in factories, manage capacity, develop processes, reduce costs, and uphold quality standards.

• Advocate for and integrate Samsara’s cultural principles as the organization expands globally.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical discipline.

• Over 7 years of progressive experience in Operations Program Management, NPI, or similar roles within a hardware manufacturing setting.

• At least 3 years of experience managing a team of a minimum of 4 individuals.

• Proven history of launching multiple complex hardware products from concept to high-volume production.

• In-depth understanding of hardware development lifecycles and manufacturing processes.

• Expert-level proficiency in program/project management methodologies and tools, such as Confluence/JIRA.

• Experience collaborating with global manufacturing partners and supply chains.

• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% of the time.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and dedication to operational excellence.

• Familiarity with PLM systems is a beneficial asset.

• Experience with dash cameras, gateways, or telematics products is an added advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff.

• Ongoing equity refresh opportunities linked to performance.

• Performance-based bonus/variable pay.

• Above-market total compensation.

• Flexible, employee-led remote work model.

• Professional development stipend.

• Comprehensive health plans.

• Parental leave plans.

• Support for remote work.

• Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations.