Technical Program Manager, Megafactory

Description:
Tesla is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead and scale quality management systems across the organization. This senior leadership role will drive strategic program management, team oversight, and cross-functional execution to deliver transformative improvements to Tesla's global quality systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry standards.

Responsibilities:
Define and own the strategic roadmap for quality systems enhancements, identifying high-impact opportunities across Tesla's Megafactory California and prioritizing initiatives that address systemic gaps, bottlenecks, and scalability challenges
Lead and mentor a team of quality systems engineers and technicians, fostering collaboration, professional development, and accountability to achieve program milestones and key results (OKRs)
Manage a portfolio of complex, cross-functional programs involving multiple departments, sites, and external partners; allocate resources, mitigate risks, and provide executive-level status updates to senior leadership
Champion standardization of "best practices" enterprise-wide, facilitating alignment between global teams and driving adoption of scalable solutions
Oversee comprehensive training programs, change management, and user adoption strategies, serving as the escalation point for high-level stakeholder queries and issue resolution
Direct internal and external auditing processes, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts to maintain certification (e.g., ISO 9001, NRTL) and exceed regulatory requirements
Communicate quality system health, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders, influencing policy and investment decisions

Requirements:
Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
6+ years of experience in quality systems, process engineering, or related fields, with at least 4+ years in a technical program or people management role
Deep expertise in quality management standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AIAG) and proven success leading certification or audit programs at scale
Strong program/project management experience, including tools like Jira, Asana, or MS Project, with a track record of delivering multi-year initiatives on time and within scope
Demonstrated leadership in matrixed, cross-functional environments, with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across diverse global teams
Self-motivated with "message to Garcia" dependability and bias for action
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities to articulate complex technical strategies, data integrity issues, and business impacts to non-technical audiences
Proven ability to thrive in ambiguity, make high-stakes decisions with incomplete data, and drive results through initiative and innovation
Adaptability, resilience, and a growth mindset in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation
$100,800 - $151,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.