Technical Program Manager, New Programs

The New Programs Engineering team works at the front-end of vehicle design and development, working in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove Tesla's future generation of vehicles. This position will interact with many cross-functional teams from the Design, Vehicle Engineering, Powertrain Engineering, Firmware, Fabrication, CNC, and Technician teams in creating different prototypes for engineering development. The role will encompass all aspects of leading prototype vehicle projects through design, build, and FW bring up phase of a project. Applying first principles approach to problem solving tight timelines, design changes, and material management.


Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross functional team to create and maintain schedules through all phases of prototype vehicle projects
• Report out status, risks, and changes of project timeline to end users
• Manage Bill of Materials working with engineering team to acquiring parts for vehicle builds
• Support team with ordering of hard to acquire parts, tools, and materials for cross functional team
• Support planning of test schedules and logistics of prototype vehicles

Requirements

• Degree in relevant Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
• Experience in project managing hardware systems
• Familiarity with general automotive systems ranging from electrical systems to various mechanical systems
• Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping, organizational skills, and ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks in parallel
• Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, technician, fabrication, and supply chain personnel
• Experienced with JIRA and Confluence is preferred

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

$88,000 - $300,000/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.