Sr. New Market Development Technical Program Manager, Semi
Tesla
Palo Alto, California Posted October 26, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
The Semi Strategic Planning team at Tesla is dedicated to shaping innovative business models and guiding the Semi Truck Business to advance Tesla’s mission of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy.
As a Technical Program Manager of New Market Entry on the Semi Truck team, you will play a critical part in scoping new markets to deploy as part of the global vehicle strategy. Responsibilities include scoping and readying charging and service infrastructure, setting up localized order operations and software, and scoping homologation, trade requirements, and localized policies associated with entering a market.
To meet the goals for this role you will need to be highly motivated with exceptional management and organizational skills. A technical background is key given how closely you will be working across a broad group of engineering teams. Additionally, quick thinking and sound judgement under pressure is required.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute deployment strategy for the Tesla Semi Truck expanding in New Markets
Align deployment plans across vehicle, software, charging, policy, finance, and service organizations
Prepare executive materials driving key business decisions, including spending and expansion
Scope new markets, considering cost, lead time, resourcing, and customer base
Requirements:
Degree in Engineering or Technology or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Program Manager with a technical scope of work
Experience with data acquisition, analysis, and processing tools, a plus
Experience in an engineering environment with responsibility for implementing efficient changes and streamlining processes
Ability to be resourceful, and autonomously drive solutions in ambiguous problem spaces
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Experience working in a fast-paced environment on several different projects
Demonstrated experience in coordinating with multiple cross functional teams
Driven and willing to undertake great challenges, and to manage development & validation projects across a variety of programs and initiatives, often with conflicting or overlapping priorities
Understanding of logistics or trucking industry customer needs
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
$96,800 - $336,000/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.
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