Product Manager, Product Hardware, Vehicle Accessories & Merchandise

Tesla is seeking a Hardware Product Manager focused on Vehicle Accessories to join our Global Vehicle Accessories and Merchandise team. This team is responsible for the overall Tesla Shop business with the Product Managers focused on the development, improvement and launch of aftermarket vehicle accessories for current and future vehicle programs. As a member of the Vehicle Accessories team, you will wear many hats and work in a fast-paced environment. This is a multi-faceted role where broad knowledge of product engineering, product development, supply chain, e-commerce management and material planning/distribution is critical. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong ability to collaborate with a large number of internal stakeholders globally, ensuring best-in-class products are developed and launched according to our global product roadmap. You can see the types of accessories & merchandise you'll support on the Tesla Shop site.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain a product roadmap for multiple hardware products across multiple vehicle models
• Lead market research, customer feedback and competitive diligence and analysis to build market and product requirements, documentation and inform engineering efforts
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to define, implement and track product development activities such as prototyping, design release, validation, tooling kickoff and production ramp
• Work with teams including Design, Engineering, Digital, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, Service and Operations to deliver a seamless product experience
• Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to prospect, select and configure product and sub-product manufacturers which meet product intent, capacity, quality and compliance requirements
• Execute all release and administrative workstreams related to launching and maintaining engineered products on the Tesla Shop
• Define a set of metrics to measure customer satisfaction and product performance, and use these to analyze and make future decisions around the lifecycle of product portfolio
• Create and drive continuous architectural improvements on the business' platforms, workstreams and processes to maintain operational excellence

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent product-related/business degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in product management, product development and shipping quality products with evidence of customer impact and exceptional ability
• Demonstrated ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel, across teams, in a short timeframe with the ability to pivot rapidly
• Passionate about working with other businesses and partners to solve their specific challenges while putting customer trust and experience first
• Proven history of converting learnings from customer insights into tangible product features that customers love
• Entrepreneurial instincts with clear bias for informed action and track record of leading new initiatives with limited resources and support
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to use data and metrics for making assumptions and decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communications across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$76,000 - $188,100/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.