Tesla · 5 days ago
Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Controllers
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expTesla is a leading company in the automotive industry, focusing on innovative technology and autonomous driving solutions. The Technical Program Manager will drive hardware product development for Vehicle Controllers, ensuring program success through meticulous planning and collaboration across teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Ensure engineering program goals, scope, and requirements are clearly defined, documented, and aligned with stakeholders
Create program roadmaps and detailed timelines outlining milestones, critical paths, and deliverables
Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely program delivery through effective coordination
Ensure team efforts align with project goals, optimizing productivity by steering teams away from non-critical activities
Track engineering sample demand and supply, coordinating with supply chain teams to meet program milestones
Manage scope and schedule changes to minimize impact on program goals
Track and manage potential risks with mitigation and contingency plans to minimize impact on program timelines and deliverables
Maintain open communication with stakeholders, ensuring their expectations are understood and managed
Monitor progress and provide regular updates on program status, including key metrics, wins, challenges, and escalations
Continuously refine project management methodologies and implement process improvements for cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and program outcomes
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience with demonstrated exceptional abilities
3+ years of experience in product development, ideally with experience shipping products in medium-to-high volume industries
3+ years of experience in program management within an engineering or technical environment
Proven ability to rapidly grasp complex technical concepts
Strong attention to detail, coupled with excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills
5+ years of experience in program management within an engineering or technical industry, leading cross-functional teams in the design, development, and delivery of complex technical products
Proven experience in leading system-level product development, overseeing end-to-end product development of complex hardware systems
Preferred
Hands-on design engineering experience in display products or electromechanical product design is highly valued
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
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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