Megapack Business Development Manager, Data Centers
Tesla
Palo Alto, California Posted October 26, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
The Global Business Development team works to analyze markets, shape emerging business models, and advise the energy business on how best to meet Tesla’s mission of building a world of amazing abundance.
This is a dynamic role that requires a broad range of skillsets and experience, with responsibilities including owning and executing strategic initiatives and projects, developing new business models, and synthesizing tough problems into executive-level decision points. Strong candidates for this role will be well-versed in data centers and their associated energy technologies, and will bring a structured approach to solving problems, strong executive-level communications, and a history of successfully managing a wide array of projects and stakeholders.
Working on Tesla's Energy Business Development Team requires wearing many hats and adapting to a fast-paced work environment. Besides a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team-oriented personality, members of the team must display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting landscape.
The role is based at Tesla's offices in Palo Alto, CA or Austin, TX. Some travel is required.
Responsibilities:
Explore new business models and applications for energy storage at data centers, including power acceleration, grid code enablement, and back up power. Develop and implement first-of-their-kind projects with stakeholders
Understand emerging industry trends and educate the rest of the company. Update strategy, offers, and products accordingly
Lead cross-functional, cross-regional initiatives to align on organizational strategy and present results to leadership
Develop and execute on outreach strategies with major market players, potential customers, and potential partners in support of the team's many initiatives
Requirements:
Excellent understanding of data center power landscape. Strong existing connections across the industry preferred
Entrepreneurial mindset – self-starter who can explore and qualify opportunities with little direction, and has a track record of success in energy industry
Strong communications, strategy, financial modeling, and program management skills
Experience presenting to executive teams, ideally in a BD or strategy role
8+ years in energy, on-site power, or data center industry
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
$80,000 - $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.
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