Supply Chain Program Manager, AI Hardware

The Tesla AI Hardware Supply Chain team is seeking a Program Manager to support our next generation of AI-focused platforms, with a primary emphasis on hardware for autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, and AI servers. In this role, you will function as a key liaison between the Supply Chain organization and internal stakeholders, including Tesla’s Executive Team, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing.

About the role

• Represent the Supply Chain organization in meetings with Tesla’s Executive Team, providing updates on AI hardware program status, highlighting potential risks, and outlining proposed solutions and mitigation steps with a strong focus on hardware-software integration.
• Define, implement, and drive execution of project requirements, workflows, and plans, emphasizing automation tools co-developed with software teams to streamline AI hardware supply chain processes.
• Analyze the complete supply chain for AI hardware projects by defining and measuring performance criteria (e.g., milestone adherence for robot prototypes, sourcing progress for server GPUs, cost savings in vehicle autonomy modules, and operational efficiency) to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage project timelines and resources for AI hardware initiatives, ensuring risk mitigation actions are identified and in place to guarantee successful launches of autonomous vehicle systems, humanoid robot platforms, and AI server infrastructures.
• Develop robust systems to track progress of critical manufacturing equipment readiness across our global supply chain, tailored to AI hardware needs like high-precision assembly for humanoid joints or scalable production for AI servers.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track program status and communicate key AI hardware metrics to the broader organization, including Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing.
• Drive negotiations for piece price and product development to meet Tesla’s best-landed-cost expectations while upholding Supplier Industrialization standards for Best-In-Class quality in AI hardware components.
• Collaborate closely with software developers to build and refine supply chain automation tools that cover the end-to-end project cycle: from initial design concepts and validation testing, to mass production scaling, and managing excess inventory, obsolescence planning, and long-term service support for AI-driven products.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Supply Chain organization in meetings with Tesla’s Executive Team, providing updates on AI hardware program status, highlighting potential risks, and outlining proposed solutions and mitigation steps with a strong focus on hardware-software integration.
• Define, implement, and drive execution of project requirements, workflows, and plans, emphasizing automation tools co-developed with software teams to streamline AI hardware supply chain processes.
• Analyze the complete supply chain for AI hardware projects by defining and measuring performance criteria (e.g., milestone adherence for robot prototypes, sourcing progress for server GPUs, cost savings in vehicle autonomy modules, and operational efficiency) to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage project timelines and resources for AI hardware initiatives, ensuring risk mitigation actions are identified and in place to guarantee successful launches of autonomous vehicle systems, humanoid robot platforms, and AI server infrastructures.
• Develop robust systems to track progress of critical manufacturing equipment readiness across our global supply chain, tailored to AI hardware needs like high-precision assembly for humanoid joints or scalable production for AI servers.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track program status and communicate key AI hardware metrics to the broader organization, including Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing.
• Determine and execute RFQs and contract management—ensuring Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other contracts are negotiated, agreed upon, and documented before initiating business, with a focus on AI hardware IP protection.
• Collaborate closely with software developers to build and refine supply chain automation tools that cover the end-to-end project cycle: from initial design concepts and validation testing, to mass production scaling, and managing excess inventory, obsolescence planning, and long-term service support for AI-driven products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of project/program management or strategic supply chain experience in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment; strong preference for experience in manufacturing organizations, particularly with AI hardware, electronics, or automotive/robotics sectors.
• Demonstrated, applied experience delivering complex programs and projects, ideally involving hardware-software integration for autonomous systems, robotics, or data center infrastructure.
• Superior analytical skills and the ability to use data and metrics to justify business decisions; knowledge of SQL (mySQL, Postgres, etc.) is a plus for developing automation dashboards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership on AI hardware initiatives.
• Exude executive presence and demonstrate ease presenting in front of Supply Chain leadership and Tesla’s Executive Team on behalf of the organization, particularly regarding high-stakes AI projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives, including close partnerships with software development teams.
• Demonstrated ability to establish business process issues and drive process improvements, such as automating supply chain workflows for AI hardware lifecycle management.
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem-solve in dynamic AI technology landscapes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of project/program management or strategic supply chain experience in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment; strong preference for experience in manufacturing organizations, particularly with AI hardware, electronics, or automotive/robotics sectors.
• Demonstrated, applied experience delivering complex programs and projects, ideally involving hardware-software integration for autonomous systems, robotics, or data center infrastructure.
• Superior analytical skills and the ability to use data and metrics to justify business decisions; knowledge of SQL (mySQL, Postgres, etc.) is a plus for developing automation dashboards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership on AI hardware initiatives.
• Exude executive presence and demonstrate ease presenting in front of Supply Chain leadership and Tesla’s Executive Team on behalf of the organization, particularly regarding high-stakes AI projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives, including close partnerships with software development teams.
• Demonstrated ability to establish business process issues and drive process improvements, such as automating supply chain workflows for AI hardware lifecycle management.
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem-solve in dynamic AI technology landscapes.

Skills

• Project/Program Management
• Strategic Supply Chain Experience
• Hardware-Software Integration
• Data Analysis
• Communication Skills
• Executive Presence
• Team Collaboration
• Process Improvement
• Adaptability

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Plans
• Fertility, Adoption, and Surrogacy Benefits
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick and Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Commuter Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits
• Tesla Baby Program
• Employee Discounts and Perks

Pay

Expected Compensation: $88,000 - $198,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. 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.