Technical Program Manager, Energy

About the Role

Tesla's Gigafactory New York is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support cross-functional Engineering teams and site-wide initiatives. This role will manage projects for Controls, Test, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering teams in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivation and consistency are critical, as is a passion for Tesla's mission, a bias for action, and a focus on collaborative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage program delivery on continuous improvement and capital projects as part of the Engineering team.
• Collaborate with program, design, safety, quality, industrial engineering, facilities, materials, planning, NPI, tech writing, operations, sustaining, and maintenance teams to ensure alignment and timely completion of actions.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineering team by organizing and collaborating with engineering resources to free up their bandwidth for engineering tasks.
• Lead daily standups to discuss goals and risks during equipment installation and commissioning to maximize progress.
• Forecast risks to cost, scope, and time, and gather resources to mitigate them.
• Establish a project structure, track actions, due dates, and assignees, and ensure timely completion.
• Identify the critical path and escalate issues that gate progress as they arise.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects Tesla's mission, philosophy, and goals.
• Be open to feedback and demonstrate a drive to learn and continuously improve.
• Demonstrate experience with data analysis and standard project management data visualization tools.
• Ensure quality, safety, and documentation are prioritized in all aspects of the project; consider environment, health, and safety in all activities and manufacturing validations.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical (management) teams.
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to stay organized under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong bias for action and interest in improving processes.
• Experience in a Production/Manufacturing environment, capital equipment, and new product introduction is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly and be effective as a matrix manager.

Benefits

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan.
• 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 including 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.

Pay

• Associate Technical Program Manager: $87,120 - $130,680/annual salary
• Technical Program Manager: $100,800 - $151,200/annual salary
• Senior Technical Program Manager: $130,320 - $195,480/annual salary
• Staff Technical Program Manager: $151,920 - $227,880/annual salary
• Senior Staff Technical Program Manager: $172,800 - $259,200/annual salary
• Principal Technical Program Manager: $201,600 - $302,400/annual salary

Pay offered may vary depending on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include cash and stock awards.