Director, DEI Programs

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which helps to digitize the world of physical operations, providing visibility and empowering entire sectors of our economy to become more safe, efficient, and sustainable. Founded in San Francisco in 2015, we now employ more than 2,000 people globally and collect more than 40 billion minutes of video footage and 5 trillion data points annually.

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 newly public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. 

Recent awards we’ve won include: 

Best Place to Work by Built In 2022

Deloitte Fast 500 Companies

IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022’s IoT Breakthrough Winners

Every year, we partner with our customers to deliver outcomes like conserving millions of gallons of fuel, saving millions of dollars, and creating positive environmental change. As more customers connect to our platform, our data grows, our AI models get smarter, and our opportunities expand.

About the role:

We are seeking an influential Director of Diversity Programs to drive programs and scale business line DEI experiments across departments at Samsara.

As the Director of DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Programs, you will work with cross functional teams across the business, to lead the creation, development, launch, and reporting of DEI programs that will help Samsara progress towards our DEI goals.

In this role, you will: 

• Work with the People Team, Talent Management, Communications, Legal and business teams across the globe to translate best practices into specific diversity actions that meet the needs of our businesses and populations.
• Leverage data -- quantitative, as well as anecdotal -- to identify root causes and barriers to inclusion, and to define and evaluate the success of structural, and programmatic interventions.
• Leverage data analysis to inspire action and drive outcomes, which may include preparing meaningful diversity metrics and reports communicating progress against plans that reinforce accountability.
• Define and implement inclusive experiments (pilots) with clear success criteria 
• Evaluate diversity and program data to ensure we are implementing meaningful and needle-moving actions.
• Assess risks, anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, make tradeoffs, and balance the business needs as you implement centralized diversity program execution.
• Interact directly with Project Sponsors, Recruiting, and subject matter experts across multiple business environments to ensure adoption of programs, mechanisms, resources, and guidance.
• Retrieve, present and analyze data from People Analytics team and other key databases to manage and deliver the preparation of MBRs and QBRs.
• Develops and monitors key performance indicators to allow for effective measurement of the DEI Programs. 
• Track and communicate results against committed diversity actions.
• Assesses and monitors program effectiveness and keeps the business team informed through periodic reports.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to assess potential barriers and develop strategies to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.
• Maintains knowledge, subject matter expertise, and thought leadership in areas of culture transformation, diversity and inclusion, workforce planning and employee engagement while maintaining an awareness and point of view on trends and best practices.
• Operate effectively in an ambiguous environment,  taking ownership for delivery and driving results 
• Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple groups with competing priorities.
• 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
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a global organization with a focused leadership role in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming.
• Experience managing a team of DEI Program Managers/Business Partners
• Successful candidates will have experience driving programs and analyzing data to drive