Senior Program Manager, Talent Attraction 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, and Equipment Monitoring. 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. About the Role Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud and the way we attract talent should reflect that same category-defining ambition. As our Talent Attraction Program Manager, you'll sit at the intersection of sourcing strategy, talent partnerships, and community engagement, helping build the programs and pipelines that bring world-class, mission-aligned talent to Samsara. This is a broad, high-impact role for someone who thrives without rigid lanes. One week you're building a proactive sourcing strategy for a hard-to-fill segment; the next you're designing an external partnership or activating a curated event into a talent pipeline. You'll work closely with recruiting leadership and execute across the full attraction ecosystem making sure every channel, program, and community touchpoint is working together toward the same goal: getting great people through the door. In This Role, You Will • Design and own talent attraction programs across sourcing enablement, professional community partnerships, and industry events ensuring every initiative is built for pipeline impact, not just activity • Build for the next generation of talent attraction, not the last – Stay at the forefront of AI and automation in talent attraction, continuously evaluating emerging tools, piloting new capabilities, and rebuilding workflows to eliminate manual work, scale program reach, and surface sharper insights. • Own end-to-end planning and execution of talent-focused events, from curated recruiting events to conference activations, with a clear focus on measurable hiring outcomes • Build and manage Samsara's presence in professional communities and industry networks, translating relationships into durable talent access for recruiting teams • Operationalize CRM strategy across all attraction efforts ensuring silver medalists, past referrals, event contacts, community connections, and inbound leads are captured, tagged, and activated through structured nurture flows • Define and track program performance metrics such as event ROI, outreach conversion, CRM nurture engagement and translate data into strategic recommendations • Collaborate cross-functionally with recruiters, HR business partners, and marketing to align attraction programs to workforce priorities and ensure seamless handoffs into hiring pipelines Minimum Qualifications • 6–8 years of experience in recruiting program management, talent partnerships, events strategy, or a related field with a clear track record of owning programs, not just supporting them • Proven ability to design and execute complex, multi-workstream initiatives from strategy through measurement in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Track record of planning and executing events or partnership programs that convert to measurable hiring outcomes • Comfortable working with CRM platforms and using data to tell a story, drive decisions, and report on program ROI • Strong cross-functional collaborator who can manage multiple workstreams and align stakeholders without losing focus on outcomes • Self-starter mentality — you're energized by ambiguity and motivated by building programs that didn't exist before The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below. Annual Base Salary$131,197—$154,350 USDTotal Rewards At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time. Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here. 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. Belonging at Samsara At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. 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 backgrounds can make an impact. Accommodations Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. 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