What To Expect
Tesla is looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead the project to build a new factory and develop quality into a new energy storage program. This position will be the business process development lead for quality engineering; you will develop, maintain, and lead the advanced quality planning implementation, tools and business processes to help the quality manufacturing team execute faster, gain cross-functional alignment, and elevate our ability to deliver highly efficient manufacturing systems and infra structure. This requires you to be extremely detail oriented and drive the cross-functional teams to execute quickly at high quality. You will aim to make our team efficient and effective while helping to define a clear path for quality manufacturing. Managing the schedules, budget, and resources of projects at Tesla requires an individual who is passionate about our mission, has a bias for action, and is focused on collaborative solutions
This role will be based out of the Greater Houston Area (TX) and will require 90% travel to the Bay Area (CA) to support early builds and validation support for the next 6-12 months. Travel plans and reimbursement will follow Tesla’s Travel Policy and will be governed by the direct manager.
What You'll Do
Develop, maintain, and lead business processes (workflows, cross-functional reviews, etc.)Lead phased gate reviews with global cross-functional teams and suppliersDevelop trackers for engineering tasks and provide progress updatesWork with cross-functional teams to define, track, and forecast resource requirementsPrepare content for leadership reporting, highlight critical issues, and define mitigation strategiesProvide technical leadership and project management skills to identify creative & timely solutions to key program challengesManage multiple Quality projects roadmapsDevelop and execute standard practices/templates for handover strategy between commissioning, validation and mass production
What You'll Bring
Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience4+ years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management fieldsAbility to define and execute a project using project management techniques/toolsExtensive experience working in JIRA and developing workflowsGate review process or similar experienceAbility to work cross-functionally and manage/influence large teamsStrong verbal and written communication skillsExperience in new product introductionExperience with high-volume manufacturing is a plusMust be detail oriented, effectively handle multiple priorities, have a strong quality mindset and have the ability to meet tight deadlines
Benefits
Compensation and 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) 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
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