Technical Program Manager, High Voltage Battery Pack

Project Managers on the Battery Pack Design Engineering team drive programs from R&D concept to high volume production. The role requires a highly organized mind set, a passion to launch new technologies and an unparalleled ability to pull people together to make things happen. Our designs and schedules push the limits of physical possibility, which requires you to be extremely detail oriented and drive the design and cross functional teams to execute quickly at high quality. You will drive collaboration with many engineering groups, and ensure our team is aligned with company priorities. Tesla moves quickly, so being self-motivated and disciplined is critical. You must be passionate, but direction changes frequently, so you must also be resilient. Our small team makes the batteries for all our Electric Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for creating, maintaining & communicating schedules & plans for battery projects
• Drive action with internal & cross functional teams to successfully complete projects within time & resource constraints Identify creative & timely solutions to key program challenges
• Track project progress & report effectively on status, blockers & changes
• Develop & maintain effective communication channels to all stakeholders
• Track resourcing of projects & drive resource balancing between different program priorities
• Support tracking & execution of design validation testing
• Identify team priorities & motivate the project team to complete critical tasks
• Develop systems & best practices for communication & change management
• Own product BOM accuracy & communication of changes between design, supply chain, PMI & material planning
• Complete appropriate documentation & ensure accuracy of data across Tesla systems (Enovia, MES, WARP, Polarion)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience & evidence of exceptional ability
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
• Experience creating reports, analyses or reporting tools for management
• Experience in managing or launching hardware products
• Understanding of the design cycle & design problem solving processes
• Ability to work cross-functionally & manage large teams
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping & organizational skills
• Good overall computer skills, including Microsoft Office & e-mail programs
• A desire to increase the effectiveness of your teammates

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$68,000 - $186,000/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.