Global Selection & Assessment Program Manager

at  Samsara

WHO WE ARE

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
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, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. 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.

FLEXIBLE WORKING

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Selection and Assessment Program Manager, you will be at the forefront of building, developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive, enterprise-wide skills and assessment programs. These programs focus on optimizing our selection process to hire quality talent as we grow. You are a strategic problem solver with deep expertise in skills and leadership behaviors, driven by a passion for organizational success.
This role is open to candidates residing in Canada or the US except Alaska, Austin metro, California, Chicago metro, Connecticut, Dallas metro, Denver metro, Houston metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and Washington DC metro.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

Program Management

• Manage a comprehensive pre-employment selection and assessment process to identify top talent and ensure a strong fit with our organization’s culture, operating principles, and values.
• Build and implement an enterprise-wide skills and assessment programs that align with business needs and strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish skills as the foundation for career growth, workforce planning, and learning and development.
• Design, implement, and validate selection tools, including pre-employment assessment batteries, structured interviews, and business cases.

Analysis & Consulting

• Serve as a subject matter expert on selection & assessment, offering clear guidance and execution on program implementation.
• Conduct job analysis to identify critical skills and develop examination plans that effectively assess skills and capabilities.
• Create, review, and interpret statistical analyses to establish measures and cut-off scores, evaluate assessment data, provide actionable insights, and ensure robust data validation and advanced analytics.
• Collaborate with others to define job requirements, skills, capabilities, and selection criteria for roles across our enterprise.

Improve & Monitor

• Provide expert guidance on evaluation processes with inclusiveness and bias avoidance.
• Monitor and examine skills across the enterprise to gather key data insights and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate business impact, continuously monitoring and improving the effectiveness of selection processes and assessment tools.
• Provide training and guidance to the People team, Recruiting, and hiring managers on the implementation of selection processes, assessment tools and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations on selection and assessment.
• 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 as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

• A graduate degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Learning & Development, Leadership/Organization Development, statistics.
• 6+ years of experience in HR, Selection and Assessment, Talent Management, or Organizational Effectiveness within large or complex environments.
• 2+ years of experience using project management tools (e.g., project charters, project plans, and communication plans).
• Experience in testing and assessment applied to hiring and/or promotion, including developing/administering validated assessments.
• Experience using statistical programming languages such as Python, R, or SPSS.
• Demonstrated program management and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.