Manager II, Engineering Program Management
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the role:
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 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.
This is a remote position based in the US. This position requires travel up to 20% of the time.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impacthelping to keep the lights on get food into grocery stores reduce emissions and most importantly ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work this role wont be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
- Youre energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara we win together celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role you will:
- 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 Samsaras 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
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Industrial or Manufacturing preferred) Supply Chain Management or a related technical field. A masters 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.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.
- Experience in dash camera gateway or telematics products is a plus.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Publicly traded company [NYSE: IOT] offering a single platform for fleet operations at scale. Products include real-time GPS, ELD, AI-powered dash cams, telematics, maintenance, routing, & driver app. Recognized by the Forbes Cloud 100.
