Tesla · 1 day ago
Staff Technical Program Manager, Megafactory
Lathrop, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $228K/yr
7+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Sr. Technical Program Manager to join the Manufacturing Engineering, Energy Products team. In this role, you will drive program execution alongside world-class engineers responsible for designing and manufacturing industry-leading energy products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Establish and manage programs feature baseline, scheduling, critical path, and technology risks areas for execution
Cross-functionally communicate key development updates, risks, and timeline on projects as well as presenting to Tesla Executive team on a weekly basis
Identify tactical (exercise operational excellence) and creative ways to overcome obstacles while meeting deadlines despite setbacks
Create, maintain, and communicate schedules and plans for manufacturing projects, covering process development, validation, line design, equipment fabrication, FAT, SAT, SOP, and shipping
Coordinate build milestones with Manufacturing Engineering, Construction, Facilities, and Production teams
Thrives under pressure, effectively manages multiple priorities, and adapts quickly to changes
Developing “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
Coordinate with variety of cross-functional stakeholders: production operations, engineering functions, finance & accounting, material & production planning units, design teams, etc
Distill many inputs to deliver world-class decision support for senior leaders and executives
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management
Experience in technical program or project management, ideally with multiple delivered projects of medium to large sized capital equipment systems ($1M-$25M+)
Proven experience coordinating between technical and non-technical team members effectively, and across multiple time zones
Experience with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, etc.)
Experience leading a team in a complex construction, production, and/or manufacturing environment
Ability to grasp complex technical topics and abstract key issues and risks in an actionable form
Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Preferred
Hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Engineer preferred
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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