Senior Program Manager, Recruiting Strategy and Technology

Summary

Join Samsara, a pioneer in the Connected Operations™ Cloud, as a Senior Program Manager, Technology Strategy and Assessment. This role is crucial for the Global Recruiting Operations & Programs team, leading the development and optimization of technology-driven assessment programs. You will partner with the recruiting team and stakeholders to build and implement advanced strategies for candidate assessment, standardized hiring practices, and a robust recruiting technology ecosystem. This position requires a strong understanding of technology, data analysis, and project management, with a focus on creating a seamless and efficient recruiting experience for candidates.

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

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more