Technical Program Manager, Dexterity, Optimus

Description:
The Optimus (Tesla Bot) team is seeking a highly experienced Technical Program Manager to support the end-to-end development of the Optimus hand hardware subsystem. This role will focus on driving the creation of a high-dexterity, mass-manufacturable hand for the Optimus humanoid robot, ensuring seamless integration across hardware engineering, firmware, controls, and AI manipulation teams. You will work closely with Global Sourcing, Supplier Industrialization, and Tesla suppliers to meet production demands, while driving escalations and resolutions for any schedule risks. In addition to exceptional organizational skills, you must leverage strong technical expertise and demonstrate a working understanding of electromechanical systems, controls, testing, manufacturing, and assembly to guide cross-functional execution and mitigate technical challenges.

Responsibilities:
Own overall program schedule and roadmap to meet development needs. Identify strategies to accelerate development where possible
Create, own, and manage the end-to-end hardware development process from architecture, design, prototyping, validation testing, industrialization and mass production
Track and maintain key components and program metrics including cost, reliability, mass, and performance to schedule
Identify, track, and communicate program and technical risks. Lead critical priority reaction plans to mitigate risks before they are realized
Collaborate with engineering owners on design updates and ensure all changes are well-documented and efficiently implemented
Conduct regular reviews with senior management to present project status updates

Requirements:
Degree in Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
5+ years of experience in project management for complex electromechanical products
Proactive, highly organized, and detail oriented, with strong technical communication ability
Able to drive improvements across a global interdisciplinary team
Experience analyzing product metrics, business cases, and schedules for large scale product implementation

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
$104,000 - $234,000/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.