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What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main 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 …
• Minimum requirements for the role:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing preferred), Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field. A m…
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Operations Program Management, NPI, or related roles within a hardware manufacturing environment.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, includi…” · “Serve as the primary operations liaison, aligning and communicating across Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.” · “Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing preferred), Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Serve as the primary operations liaison, aligning and communicating across Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.” · “Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align diverse cross-functional teams.” · “Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in @samsara.com, @us-greenhouse-mail.io or @mail3.guide.co.”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “You will orchestrate complex cross-functional efforts, manage risks, and drive decisions that impact product cost, quality, and time to market.” · “Serve as the primary operations liaison, aligning and communicating across Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.” · “Define and execute manufacturing strategies, collaborating with internal teams and external partners for factory readiness, capacity, and process development.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.” · “Own end-to-end operational execution of hardware product manufacturing from concept through mass production and sustained volume.” · “If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to h…” · “Develop comprehensive program plans, manage schedules, budgets, and proactively mitigate risks to ensure on-time and on-cost delivery.” · “Highly analytical with a strong ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop effective solutions in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Adaptability and learning Core
  In the posting: “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 …” · “Highly analytical with a strong ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop effective solutions in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.” · “Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, com…”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy.” · “Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, includi…” · “You will orchestrate complex cross-functional efforts, manage risks, and drive decisions that impact product cost, quality, and time to market.”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “Define and execute manufacturing strategies, collaborating with internal teams and external partners for factory readiness, capacity, and process development.” · “Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align diverse cross-functional teams.” · “Experience working with global manufacturing partners and supply chains.”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “Samsara is seeking a highly motivated people manager for our Operations Program Manager (OPM) team with a strong background in New Product Introduction (NPI)…” · “Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align diverse cross-functional teams.”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Customer focus Core
  In the posting: “You’re 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 fo…” · “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 …”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to h…” · “Highly analytical with a strong ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop effective solutions in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Problem solving Supporting
  In the posting: “We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all bac…”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.

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