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This position is expected to start in-person around January 2025 and requires at least a 12 week committement. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.
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The Used Car Operations team is responsible for the business process focused on the intake, refurbishment, and resale of all used Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles, as well as vehicle title management for Tesla’s leased deliveries. We ensure ownership documentation is quickly transferred to and from our customers and vehicles are dispositioned to maximize cash conversion goals. We are a team that constantly challenges the status quo to revolutionize the trade-in and used vehicle purchase experience, employing a Tesla factory-like approach to optimize our operation.
As a project management intern, you will identify, propose, and lead the implementation of projects that directly improve areas of opportunity that increase our operational capacity. You will work cross-functionally with internal Tesla stakeholders and external partners on an array of policy/compliance, digital, and business operations projects while representing the interests of the used car business. You are a dynamic critical thinker who can relentlessly research, identify issues/opportunities, propose solutions, carry those solutions through to implementation, and then report on resulting impacts.
What You'll Do
Understand and process map the operation by observing workflows and analyzing reporting at a national scalePractice first principles thinking and identify areas of opportunities to increase our operational processing capacityResearch problem statements/processes, identify constraints and root causes, and develop ROI analysis/models to support and inform decision makingScope and propose improvements to leadership, working with multiple stakeholders to drive solutions to completion and verify desired impact was madeCreate and maintain detailed JIRA tickets that fully document and communicate requirements and progress to leadership and development teamsAct as the unifier to bring all stakeholders together to align on specific project goalsOwn and service any ad hoc project requests promptly
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing an academic degree in a relevant program including, but not limited to: Project/Program Management, Data Analytics, Operational Management, Business Administration, Finance, or EconomicsProven ability to learn quickly with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal and written communicationBackground or knowledge of business/sales operations, ROI analysis, operational reporting/analytics, SQLIntermediate/advanced experience with project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, MS office, Visio, Excel)
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
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 an option with a $0 payroll contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) LGBTQ+ care concierge services 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick time after 90 days of employment 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 Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program
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