Manager, Operations Program Management
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SamsaraHardware manufacturing
Remote - US; This is a remote position based in the US.Full-TimeManager
SalaryAnnual Base Salary $125,545 — $211,000 USD
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Job Details
- Experience
- 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.
- Required Skills
- JiraConfluence
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 hardware manufacturing.
- At least 3 years managing a team of 4 or more individuals.
- Experience launching multiple complex hardware products from concept to high-volume production.
- Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles and manufacturing processes.
- Expert-level proficiency in program/project management methodologies and tools, such as Confluence/JIRA.
- Experience working with global manufacturing partners and supply chains.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required, up to 20%.
- Familiarity with PLM systems is a plus.
- Experience in dash camera, gateway, or telematics products is a plus.
- PMP certification is a plus.
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.
- Align and communicate across Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams as the primary operations liaison.
- Develop program plans and manage schedules, budgets, and risks to support on-time and on-cost delivery.
- Define and execute manufacturing strategies with internal teams and external partners for factory readiness, capacity, and process development.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and ensure quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
- Embed Samsara’s cultural principles as the organization scales.
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