Tesla · 2 months ago
Vehicle Program Manager, Vehicle Engineering, Semi
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Vehicle Program Manager to define vehicle specifications and manage product development. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment on product needs and overseeing vehicle programs from concept to production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop, negotiate and approve vehicle program schedules based on company requirements. Ensure ongoing alignment across departments
Develop, negotiate and release vehicle product specifications formally with change control
Develop, negotiate and release high level program business cases, obtaining budgetary approval on programs and managing program costs throughout the life of the program
Translate company priorities into actionable workstreams for teams, as it relates to the program
Establish cross functional alignment between teams on technical, scheduling and business matters relating to product definition and deployment
Inform company executives on critical program direction and decisions and solicit input as required
Analyse program risk, action mitigations and escalate across the company as required
Communicate program direction, specification and schedule to downstream departments across the company. Guide teams with certainty through rapid development cycles, changing requirements, and uncertainty
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
2+ years program/project management experience managing cross-functional product development programs with technical engineering and manufacturing inputs
Demonstrated experience in fast paced environment with exposure to end-to-end product deployment — from concept through development and successful launch
Demonstrated ability to work with limited resources, independently, tight deadlines, and with urgency
Demonstrated experience using program management tools and processes to coordinate complex long-lead hardware and software
Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills with ability to work in a highly cross-functionally environment
Preferred
Experience working in the fields of product development or manufacturing engineering is an advantage
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (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 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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