# Manager, Operations Program Management

**Company**: Samsara
**Location**: Remote - US
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $125,545-$211,000 USD
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Samsara is seeking a highly motivated people manager for our Operations Program Manager (OPM) team with a strong background in New Product Introduction (NPI) within the hardware manufacturing space.

In this critical role, you will be managing a team of OPMs to ensure the successful operational launch of our cutting-edge products, from development through mass production and sustained volume. You will orchestrate complex cross-functional efforts, manage risks, and drive decisions that impact product cost, quality, and time to market.

Responsibilities:

- Lead a global Operations Program Management team based in 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, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.

- Develop comprehensive program plans, manage schedules, budgets, and proactively mitigate risks to ensure on-time and on-cost delivery.

- Define and execute manufacturing strategies, collaborating with internal teams and external partners for factory readiness, capacity, and process development.

- Drive cost reduction initiatives and ensure robust quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.

- 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.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing preferred), Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field. A master's degree (MBA or MS) is a plus.

- 7+ years of progressive experience in Operations Program Management, NPI, or related roles within a hardware manufacturing environment.

- Minimum 3 years managing a team of at least 4 individuals.

- Proven track record of successfully launching multiple complex hardware products from concept to high-volume production and strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles and manufacturing processes.

- Expert-level proficiency in 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 a strong ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop effective solutions in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

- Experience working with global manufacturing partners and supply chains. Willingness to travel internationally as required (up to 20%).

- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence.

Compensation:

- Annual Base Salary: $125,545-$211,000 USD

- Total Rewards: flexible working model, professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more.

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## Skills

### Required
- Operations Program Management
- New Product Introduction
- hardware manufacturing
- leadership
- communication
- interpersonal skills
- analytical skills
- program/project management methodologies

### Nice to have
- PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems
- dash camera
- gateway
- telematics products

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