Senior Program Manager

Summary

Join Samsara's Global Recruiting Operations & Programs team as a Senior Program Manager, Technology Strategy and Assessment. Lead the development and optimization of technology-driven assessment programs, focusing on strategy and operational excellence. Collaborate with recruiting and business stakeholders to build and implement advanced strategies for candidate assessment and efficient hiring practices. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in program management, recruiting, and leveraging data insights. The ideal candidate possesses proficiency with Google Suite and data visualization tools. Samsara offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, RSUs, and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with 10+ years of professional experience
• 5+ years of program and project management experience, with a recent focus on large-scale, technology-aligned programs
• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, human resources, or consulting using data insights and storytelling to influence change with senior executives and cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to think strategically and drive both short- and long-term technology plans
• Experience in systems thinking, aligning business needs with resources and technologies
• Strong skills in data analysis, prioritizing workload, and managing multiple technology-focused projects

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, technology-aligned projects that support our global goals, overseeing planning, development, launch, and continuous improvement phases
• Collaborate with Recruiting Management, Recruiting Operations, Business Operations, and People teams to design, implement, and sustain technology strategies and tools that enable recruiting at Samsara
• Regularly report on technology program progress, metrics, and project outcomes
• Define and implement scalable assessment solutions that streamline the hiring process and drive quality hires, incorporating technology-based structured interviews, assessments, and tools
• Partner with Recruiting Program Managers to integrate bias-reduction technologies and inclusive hiring tools
• Create and manage relevant training programs, certifications, and platforms to empower hiring managers and interviewers with effective, technology-driven assessment capabilities
• Enable and optimize the candidate journey using technology to create seamless, effective selection and assessment touchpoints
• Map and monitor candidate assessment interactions, identifying key moments of impact and opportunities for improvement
• Identify and lead initiatives to drive improvement, innovation, and technology enhancements in the selection and assessment process
• Embody and promote Samsara’s cultural values (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we expand globally and across new markets
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Google Suite and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Proficiency in building and analyzing candidate assessment experiences in partnership with assessment vendors

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Employee-led remote and flexible working
• Health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund