Lead, Learning and Career Development

About the role:

Samsara’s Global People Team is looking for a Learning and Career Development Lead. This is an opportunity to help architect and deliver on the team’s vision to become a learning- and career-focused organization. We are seeking someone who will bring a passion for and perspective on how to institute skills-based learning programs, how to connect learning to career growth, and how to motivate our employees to embrace their own professional development. We are seeking a person who is ready to roll up their sleeves, take advantage of the best thinking in the learning industry, and deliver on programs for our employees that reflect the culture and values of Samsara.

This role is a remote position open to candidates based in Canada.

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 are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• 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-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. 

In this role, you will: 

• Collaborate across the company to design, plan for, and execute on a modern learning and career development strategy
• Partner with the People Analytics team and other leaders to ensure a data-driven approach to learning analytics and impact
• Become a thought leader on the use of AI in learning and development and innovate to drive productivity and quality through AI
• Collaborate with Enablement functions and People Partners to enact career ladders and related development content, programs, and support
• Manage learning team (currently one individual) and grow the direct and indirect resources according to annual plans and priorities; influence across the company on learning standards, tools, and processes
• Be adept at leveraging tools, systems, and/or third-party resources to operate at scale and for continued high growth
• Design and build learning content as needed; contribute to build-vs-buy decision-making and the use of 3rd-party content libraries
• 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:

• 8+ years of experience in content development, training design or delivery, or learning operations along with 2+ years as a people manager
• Proven experience in a learning or enablement organization
• High comfort level with quick-turn design sessions and iterative development
• Proficient in designing reports and communications that drive prioritization
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate training events for a wide range of audiences
• Familiarity with coaching/mentoring models and providers
• Senior-level communication and presentation skills, in person and on video conferences
• Ability to travel internationally as needed

An ideal candidate also has:

• Experience in enacting a skills-based hiring, career path, or learning program
• Proficiency in learning management or learning experience platforms
• Experience at a high-growth software company
• Experience in a customer-facing, sales, or R&D position
• Degree in instructional design, a related field or equivalent experience required.