Staff Technical Program Manager, Megafactory

Description:
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Sr. Technical Program Manager to join the Manufacturing Engineering, Energy Products team. In this role, you will drive program execution alongside world-class engineers responsible for designing and manufacturing our industry-leading energy products.

This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for launching new technologies. You’ll bring teams together with a shared focus on delivering innovative solutions while pushing the limits of design, manufacturing processes, and program schedules. You’ll coordinate collaboration across Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production teams, ensuring alignment with company priorities.

By understanding each project’s opportunities, challenges, and dependencies, you’ll translate complex information into clear, concise communication that keeps every team member informed. Proactively identifying and removing roadblocks, you’ll help maximize team efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring successful program execution.

Responsibilities:
Establish and manage programs feature baseline, scheduling, critical path, and technology risks areas for execution

Cross-functionally communicate key development updates, risks, and timeline on projects as well as presenting to Tesla Executive team on a weekly basis

Identify tactical (exercise operational excellence) and creative ways to overcome obstacles while meeting deadlines despite setbacks

Create, maintain, and communicate schedules and plans for manufacturing projects, covering process development, validation, line design, equipment fabrication, FAT, SAT, SOP, and shipping

Coordinate build milestones with Manufacturing Engineering, Construction, Facilities, and Production teams

Thrives under pressure, effectively manages multiple priorities, and adapts quickly to changes

Developing “the plan” with regards to optimizing factory and product line performance, including but not limited to performance optimization, capacity expansion, new line ramp into full production, etc.

Drive accountability regarding project & program milestones, key initiatives, and project success criteria

Coordinate with variety of cross-functional stakeholders: production operations, engineering functions, finance & accounting, material & production planning units, design teams, etc.

Distill many inputs to deliver world-class decision support for senior leaders and executives

Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management

Experience in technical program or project management, ideally with multiple delivered projects of medium to large sized capital equipment systems ($1M-$25M+)

Proven experience coordinating between technical and non-technical team members effectively, and across multiple time zones

Experience with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, etc.)

Experience leading a team in a complex construction, production, and/or manufacturing environment

Hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Engineer preferred

Ability to grasp complex technical topics and abstract key issues and risks in an actionable form

Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication skills both verbal and written

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
$130,320 - $227,880/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.