Sr. Technical Program Manager, Battery Manufacturing Development

Sr. Technical Program Manager, Battery Manufacturing Development Tesla Motors, Inc. 144,800 - 253,200 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Mar 30, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is looking to hire a Senior Technical Program Manager to catalyze collaborative output and growth for the Battery Manufacturing Development Engineering team. This team is comprised of diverse manufacturing specialty groups with the collective goal of delivering excellence and innovation in both our products and factories through deep technical process development. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles - battery cost and performance. Tesla is a fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects. What You'll Do
Organize and rally global cross-functional teams to achieve shared company-level targets for new programs
Distill high-level objectives into specific plans, defining quantifiable goals and KPIs
Facilitate and evolve frameworks that drive efficient technical collaboration and execution
Cultivate inherent situational awareness and self-sufficiency in planning and communication among teams
Pursue and proliferate new manufacturing development strategies, resources, methods and standards
Lead select tactical initiatives What You'll Bring
5+ years of engineering program management or equivalent relevant experience
Experience in high-volume manufacturing, transitioning complex products from prototype to production
Experience with technical product and/or manufacturing process development at scale
Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials, or equivalent experience Compensation and Benefits
Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: 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
Expected Compensation
$144,800 - $253,200/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.