Global Operations Program Manager

Verkada Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off + holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Verkada Inc. is seeking a Global Operations Program Manager to drive strategic supply chain initiatives and cross-functional programs as part of our rapid global expansion.

You will coordinate international initiatives, manage milestones, and ensure successful execution of supply chain transformation projects across multiple regions and teams. The role requires 7+ years in program management within supply chain or logistics, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project or program management experience in supply chain/logistics/international operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field and PM method knowledge (Agile/Waterfall/hybrid).
• Proven ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-impact initiatives including distribution hub setups and software integrations.
• Drive logistics readiness, site visits, pilot shipments, and partner onboarding with 3PLs and brokers.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, and regulatory bodies for documentation and import/export approvals pre-go-live.
• Identify bottlenecks via data analysis and lead continuous improvement with system integrations.
• Establish vendor relationships, onboarding checklists, and vendor-facing playbooks.
• Own process documentation, playbooks, and training for cross-functional teams.
• Track KPIs, budgets, and risks with status dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SFDC (Salesforce)

CampusShip

Excel

Job description

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation , more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it.

You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.

About the Role

We are seeking a Global Operations Program Manager to drive execution of strategic supply chain initiatives and operational projects. This role manages multiple concurrent programs across international expansion, process improvement, and new market launches. The Global Operations Program Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, track project milestones, manage deliverables, and ensure successful execution of supply chain transformation initiatives that support Verkada's rapid global growth.

What You’ll Do

• Manage high-impact initiatives including distribution hub setups, reverse logistics buildouts, and software integrations
• Drive logistics readiness, site visits, pilot shipments, and partner onboarding with 3PLs and brokers to establish seamless new global market fulfillment channels.
• Partner with legal, finance, and regulatory bodies to secure necessary documentation, product certifications, and import/export compliance approvals prior to go-live.
• Identify operational bottlenecks through data analysis, leading continuous improvement initiatives and implementing system integrations (e.g., SFDC, CampusShip) to increase efficiency.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships by standardizing onboarding checklists, facilitating system integration, and developing vendor-facing playbooks.
• Establish SOPs & change management by owning comprehensive process documentation, playbooks, and training materials to guide cross-functional teams.
• Track project KPIs, project performance, and budgets—proactively identifying blockers, managing risk mitigations, and presenting status dashboards to leadership.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of project or program management experience, ideally in supply chain, logistics, or international operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, with deep familiarity in PM methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models.
• Proven track record of managing multiple complex, cross-functional projects simultaneously while navigating competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to create clear project documentation and deliver executive reporting.
• Demonstrated analytical and data management abilities to track performance metrics, identify risks, and drive informed decisions.
• Familiarity with customs clearance and international trade compliance processes

Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
• Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firm-wide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily

Additional Information

• You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.

Annual Pay Range

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)

Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).

$120,000 - $180,000 USD

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.