Sr. Technical Program Manager, Cell Electrode

Sr. Technical Program Manager, Cell Electrode Tesla - 3.3 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Project management in manufacturing Manufacturing facility Confluence Managing projects Manufacturing company experience Cross-functional communication Full Job Description What to Expect Tesla's Cell Manufacturing Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated individual to technical program manage exciting new manufacturing engineering projects. This is a fast-paced, cross-functional role that requires seamless coordination across numerous internal and external teams. You will drive the development and deployment of new internal manufacturing lines while managing the scale-up of new programs—tackling complex, multifaceted challenges with swift, decisive action to deliver results under tight timelines while driving measurable outcomes, optimizing key performance metrics, and consistently achieving ambitious production targets. You will lead manufacturing projects from concept through design, installation, integration, ramp, and handover to production. Drawing on your technical engineering expertise, you will quickly analyze line, equipment, process, and product requirements; identify and mitigate technical risks; and shape deployment and ramp strategies to create a clear manufacturing program plan. You will proactively communicate program status, spotlight schedule risks early, and act decisively to develop and execute recovery plans that keep projects moving forward to ensure sustained high-performance results. What You'll Do Work with cross-functional teams such as Factory Design, Construction, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and other supporting functions (including project engineering, design, process, metrology, controls, and software) to scope out and drive projects for deployment of Cell Electrode manufacturing equipment and processes from concept through handover to production, acting as a single point of contact Work with external suppliers and vendors to develop comprehensive plans outlining strategy, scope, schedule, risks, resource requirements, and cost targets; drive review, selection, budget, and schedule of external equipment automation vendors and integrators for delivery of selected manufacturing project scope Define and drive daily tasks to be performed on the manufacturing line by the multiple engineering disciplines and cross-functional teams Inform and set prioritization of team project work based on schedule, risk, resources, and payback Set goals, track status of projects and action items against the schedule/project deliverables, identify risks, and drive mitigations across all stages Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks Create, maintain, communicate, and present schedules for projects to the cell engineering and leadership team Drive delivery of selected manufacturing project scope, including defining manufacturing program plans and working collaboratively with all stakeholders to drive the program toward the plan What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience 5+ years working in a product development or manufacturing environment, in a mix of engineering and program management roles Demonstrated experience in the management of engineering projects for mass-produced products Ability to comprehend complex problems and break them down into manageable, clearly understood work streams Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules Ability to work cross-functionally and manage large teams Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously Experience with JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, and other project management tools Availability for travel domestic/international is required. Frequency is generally less than once per quarter but is subject to change Knowledge and understanding of Battery Cell technology a plus 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 Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.