VP, Talent, Learning & Leadership

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. 

Recent awards we’ve won include:

Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2024

Best Places to Work by Built In 2024

Great Place To Work Certified™ 2023

Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023

Financial Times The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023

We see a profound opportunity for data to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations, and hope you consider joining us on this exciting journey. 

About the role:

We believe that our culture and talent are the secret ingredients that power Samsara’s success. We are looking for a dynamic leader to accelerate a growth and performance culture. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the VP of Talent, Learning & Leadership will design and lead the organization’s learning, development and performance management strategy and programmatic delivery. This leader will partner effectively with key business stakeholders and People Team partners to ensure success.  The individual will build, inspire, and lead a high-performing People Experience Programs team, providing coaching and guidance as we scale this function to be an accelerator for top talent.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. 
• You have a builder mindset: You are a doer, starting with the end in mind, working backward from winning, and willing to roll up your sleeves and work alongside the team and our stakeholders to build something wow-worthy.

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara.

In this role, you will: 

 

Talent

• Oversee the execution and evolution of our organization-wide talent management and planning processes, including our annual talent management process and our company-wide Quarterly Check-in coaching and feedback process.
• Instill a culture of formal and informal feedback and recognition across Samsara, where our team feels valued, motivated, and empowered to contribute their best work.
• Hire, develop, and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team.

Learning 

• Create a comprehensive multi-year learning and development strategy, informed by the organization’s business strategy, learning needs, and emerging technology and tools (e.g., the role of AI).
• Align with key business stakeholders to ensure “the right learning at the right time for the right employee” – focusing on the areas of highest importance to the organization.
• Partner with various aspects of the People function, including Total Rewards, People Partners, and DEI to build effective programs across the employee lifecycle.
• Translate strategy into actionable plans with clear priorities, roles and responsibilities, timelines, and measurable goals.
• Measure the impact of learning content, bringing data-driven, analytical rigor to the evaluation of content’s effectiveness and business impact. 

Leadership

• Develop and implement an Executive Leadership Development program t