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Sr. Technical Program Manager, Product Introduction, Energy Programs Tesla Motors, Inc. 100800 - 151200 USD United States, California, Lathrop Oct 31, 2026

What to Expect Tesla isseekinga highly motivated and passionate Sr. Technical Program Manager to join the Manufacturing Engineering, Energy Programs team. In this role, you will drive program execution alongside world-class engineers responsible for designing and manufacturing our industry-leading energy products. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for launchingnew technologies.

You'llbring teams together with a shared focus on delivering innovative solutions while pushing the limits of design, manufacturing processes, and program schedules.

You'llcoordinate collaboration across Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production teams, ensuring alignment with company priorities. By understanding each project's opportunities, challenges, and dependencies,you'lltranslate complex information into clear, concise communication that keeps every team member informed. Proactivelyidentifyingand removing roadblocks,you'llhelp maximize team efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring successful program execution. What You'll Do

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

Identifytactical (exercise operational excellence) and creative ways to overcome obstacles while meeting deadlines despitesetbacks

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 tooptimizingfactory and product line performance, including but not limited to performance optimization, capacity expansion, new line ramp into full production, etc.

Drive accountabilityregardingproject & program milestones, key initiatives, and project success criteria

Coordinate withvarietyof 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 What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical,ElectricalorManufacturing 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 tolarge sizedcapital 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

Hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Engineer preferred

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

Ability to travel up to 25% domestically

Expected Compensation

$100,800 - $151,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Notify me of jobs like this