Technical Program Manager, Remanufacturing

Description:
The GFTX Remanufacturing team is seeking a Technical Program Manager to plan, lead, and execute multidisciplinary programs under aggressive timing and cost constraints. This role focuses on managing projects spanning tooling development, equipment deployment, and large-scale manufacturing asset integration. The successful candidate will serve as a cross-functional leader, ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, validation, and external suppliers to achieve ambitious cost, schedule, and quality goals. The role requires a meticulous, detail-oriented individual who thrives in ambiguous environments, drives results independently, and excels in high-pressure, fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities:
Communicate and align on timelines, deliverables, and project goals across all program types, ensuring clarity for stakeholders and teams
Develop schedules and track dependencies to manage complex programs, including critical paths, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies
Coordinate logistics and meetings (e.g., calls, on-site visits, supplier interactions) and plan contingency efforts for high-risk designs
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among engineering, operations, validation, and suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets
Track progress, risks, and decisions using tools like JIRA/Confluence, and report weekly updates to leadership with transparency and accountability
Manage NPI activities from design to mass production, ensuring alignment with program schedules and key decision points
Oversee resource planning, budget tracking, and gap resolution to ensure timely project completion within scope and financial constraints
Drive process improvements and adapt procedures to enhance team efficiency, while maintaining compliance with organizational standards
Proactively resolve conflicts, risks, and ambiguities through analytical problem-solving and initiative, escalating when necessary
Act as the central point of contact for program decisions, balancing delegation, escalation, and independent resolution to keep projects on track

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, or related engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical) or equivalent experience
Proven track record of managing multiple projects from concept to completion in a manufacturing environment, with 3+ years of project management experience
Strong familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Primavera) and methodologies for tracking timelines, budgets, and deliverables
A self-starter who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, driven by engineering excellence and results
Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical, operational, and external stakeholder teams
Willingness to travel (10% of the time) to meet with suppliers, conduct site visits, and support program execution
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, and deliver projects under tight deadlines
Passion for driving innovation, optimizing processes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes in complex manufacturing environments

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