Technical Program Manager, Remanufacturing

Technical Program Manager, Remanufacturing Tesla - 3.3 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time 13 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 Conflict management Manufacturing Delegation Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description What to Expect The GFTX Remanufacturing team is seeking a Technical Program Manager to plan, lead, and execute multidisciplinary programs under aggressive timing and cost constraints. This role focuses on managing projects spanning tooling development, equipment deployment, and large-scale manufacturing asset integration. The successful candidate will serve as a cross-functional leader, ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, validation, and external suppliers to achieve ambitious cost, schedule, and quality goals. The role requires a meticulous, detail-oriented individual who thrives in ambiguous environments, drives results independently, and excels in high-pressure, fast-paced settings. What You'll Do Communicate and align on timelines, deliverables, and project goals across all program types, ensuring clarity for stakeholders and teams Develop schedules and track dependencies to manage complex programs, including critical paths, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies Coordinate logistics and meetings (e.g., calls, on-site visits, supplier interactions) and plan contingency efforts for high-risk designs Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among engineering, operations, validation, and suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets Track progress, risks, and decisions using tools like JIRA/Confluence, and report weekly updates to leadership with transparency and accountability Manage NPI activities from design to mass production, ensuring alignment with program schedules and key decision points Oversee resource planning, budget tracking, and gap resolution to ensure timely project completion within scope and financial constraints Drive process improvements and adapt procedures to enhance team efficiency, while maintaining compliance with organizational standards Proactively resolve conflicts, risks, and ambiguities through analytical problem-solving and initiative, escalating when necessary Act as the central point of contact for program decisions, balancing delegation, escalation, and independent resolution to keep projects on track What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, or related engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical) or equivalent experience Proven track record of managing multiple projects from concept to completion in a manufacturing environment, with 3+ years of project management experience Strong familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Primavera) and methodologies for tracking timelines, budgets, and deliverables A self-starter who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, driven by engineering excellence and results Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical, operational, and external stakeholder teams Willingness to travel (10% of the time) to meet with suppliers, conduct site visits, and support program execution Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, and deliver projects under tight deadlines Passion for driving innovation, optimizing processes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes in complex manufacturing environments 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.