
Senior Engineering Program Manager
Samsara
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Taipei • Taiwan
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About the role
- Develop the hardware schedule and execute engineering builds, including EVT, DVT, and PVT.
- Ensure tight cross-functional coordination and communication between Software, Hardware, Product Management and Operations.
- Ensure our JDM partners have a clear understanding of the project goals and requirements.
- Manage JDM and other key suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality devices.
- Leverage your experience and engineering skills to address issues during device builds and keep the program on track.
- Provide regular reporting of program status and issues, coordinating closely with the System EPM in the US.
- Stay in alignment with Operations on BOM/Build costs and material availability.
- Be a role model of Samsara’s cultural principles both internally and externally.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s values and operating principles as we scale globally and across new offices.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in hardware engineering program management - proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects and factory build events
- Solid organizational skills including attention to details, prioritization and triage of issues
- Adaptive attitude for a rapidly-evolving industry
- Proven record driving cross-functional teams toward shared goals
- Self-motivated, proactive, creative and critical problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to support international travel for JDM discussions and build events
- BS or MS degree in an engineering related field is required, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Science is preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Project, SmartSheet or related project scheduling software
- Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence for project summaries and issue tracking
- Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
- Flexible, employee-led remote model
- Professional development stipend
- Competitive compensation program with performance-based bonuses
- Above-market total compensation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
hardware engineeringprogram managementproject schedulingBOM managementdevice buildscross-functional coordinationproblem-solvingattention to detailprioritizationtriage
Soft Skills
organizational skillsadaptive attitudeself-motivatedproactivecreativecritical thinkingcommunication skillsteam collaborationleadershipcultural principles