Technical Program Manager, NPI, Remanufacturing Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Jul 02, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to optimize and grow our total manufacturing process of our Energy Remanufacturing Products and Processes at Gigafactory Nevada, outside Reno, Nevada. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla's world class manufacturing facility in Nevada. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on critical subsystems of an incredibly exciting product. What You'll Do
Develop "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.
Perform cost analyses to reduce product cost and manage inventory
Create and monitor program performance using KPIs (e.g., downtime reduction, cost savings, throughput improvements) and report insights to senior leadership
Identify operational bottlenecks through data-driven analysis and propose innovative technical fixes Own the scope and execution of critical projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals, timely delivery, and effective resource allocation across cross-functional teams What You'll Bring
Engineering Degree, or equivalent experience preferred
Track record of excellence in current and prior roles, demonstrable with metrics or KPIs related to program delivery, cost management, and NPI milestones
Conceptual understanding of business case development (ROI), cost analysis, and financial justification for remanufacturing programs. Experience managing all A-SOP phases (concept through production ramp)
Excellent communication skills across all formats: written, verbal, presentation, and summarization. Ability to present business cases and program status to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Exemplary people, organizational, and project management skills. Experience managing cross-functional teams through NPI lifecycle and remanufacturing program phases
Strong escalation management and conflict resolution skills. Ability to navigate organizational challenges and remove blockers for programs execution
Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands, tight deadlines, and multiple concurrent remanufacturing programs across different A-SOP phases
Experience with program governance, risk management, and financial tracking for complex engineering programs
Proven ability to drive alignment between engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and finance teams on remanufacturing initiatives 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