Technical Program Manager, NPI, Remanufacturing
Tesla · Sparks, NV · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
What You'll Do
- Develop “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
- Cook with variety of cross-functional stakeholders: production operations, engineering functions, finance & accounting, material & production planning units, design teams, etc.
- Create and monitor program performance using KPIs (e.g., downtime reduction, cost savings, throughput improvements) and report insights to senior leadership
- Identify operational bottlenecks through data-driven analysis and propose innovative technical fixes
- Own the scope and execution of critical projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals, timely delivery, and effective resource allocation across cross-functional teams
What You'll Bring
- Engineering Degree, or equivalent experience preferred
- Track record of excellence in current and prior roles, demonstrable with metrics or KPIs related to program delivery, cost management, and NPI milestones
- Conceptual understanding of business case development (ROI), cost analysis, and financial justification for remanufacturing programs
- Experience managing all A-SOP phases (concept through production ramp)
- Excellent communication skills across all formats: written, verbal, presentation, and summarization
- Ability to present business cases and program status to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Exemplary people, organizational, and project management skills
- Experience managing cross-functional teams through NPI lifecycle and remanufacturing program phases
- Strong escalation management and conflict resolution skills
- Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands, tight deadlines, and multiple concurrent remanufacturing programs across different A-SOP phases
- Experience with program governance, risk management, and financial tracking for complex engineering programs
- Proven ability to drive alignment between engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and finance teams on remanufacturing initiatives
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical plans
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- HSA Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- 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