Technical Project Manager
Tesla
What to Expect Tesla is currently seeking a motivated Technical Project Manager (TPM) to support Global Factory Design projects for Vehicle and Energy Products. This role focuses on managing layout and material flow from concept design through handoff of a fully detailed plan to Operations. This role will involve the coordination between multiple cross functional teams and ensure the most effective design of manufacturing shops across factories and identify best practices to carry forward to future factories. Strong engineering and project management fundamentals are required. It is critical for a successful applicant to solve problems using first principles analysis, and exercise aggressive design optimization. This position may be based in Reno/Sparks, NV or Austin, TX. The team is responsible for developing a factory design which supports seamless integration between production, packaging, material flow, supply chain, construction, and facilities teams. Innovation is expected. Through a detailed understanding of the high-level factory objectives and extensive collaboration with the internal and external teams designing individual factory components, this team ensures that the overall factory design achieves all of Tesla’s objectives. The ideal candidate will excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment where they will work as part of a strong, agile, and highly motivated team to accomplish some of the most ambitious projects being attempted in any industry today. The candidate will be able to think at a systems level to design optimal material delivery systems and factory layouts while making reasonable assumptions. What You'll Do Manage resources, timeline and budgets for the design and implementation of new layouts and material flow processes Clearly communicate priorities and identify/resolve critical path items to ensure on-time delivery of new designs Challenge internal teams and external partners to think creatively to push the boundaries of current thinking Technically inclined with ability to zoom in and out of the problem statement and do what’s best for Tesla Immediately develop mitigation plans to address risks and delays, escalating critical issues to senior management for visibility and support where required Develop/maintain collaborative working relationships with internal Tesla teams and vendors based on strong ethics, effective & open communication, and an emphasis on teamwork Produce weekly progress reports that accurately reflect the status of the project with clear visuals and concise summaries Establish processes for smooth handoff to the local operations teams What You'll Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Finance (or equivalent technical experience) 5+ years technical project management experience, manufacturing/supply chain/construction preferred PMP certification preferred Ability to quickly understand new technical concepts at a working level Experience managing multiple large projects concurrently with complex work streams and high degrees of variation/uncertainty Ability to quickly resolve conflicts while maintaining strong team relationships Comfortable working with ambiguous data Experience creating and presenting program-level schedules and developing clear visuals to describe relevant project objectives/issues Strong communicator at all organizational levels 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.
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About this role
What to Expect Tesla is currently seeking a motivated Technical Project Manager (TPM) to support Global Factory Design projects for Vehicle and Energy Products. This role focuses on managing layout and material flow from concept design through handoff of a fully detailed plan to Operations. This role will involve the coordination between multiple cross functional teams and ensure the most effective design of manufacturing shops across factories and identify best practices to carry forward to future factories.
Strong engineering and project management fundamentals are required. It is critical for a successful applicant to solve problems using first principles analysis, and exercise aggressive design optimization. This position may be based in Reno/Sparks, NV or Austin, TX.
The team is responsible for developing a factory design which supports seamless integration between production, packaging, material flow, supply chain, construction, and facilities teams. Innovation is expected. Through a detailed understanding of the high-level factory objectives and extensive collaboration with the internal and external teams designing individual factory components, this team ensures that the overall factory design achieves all of Tesla’s objectives.
The ideal candidate will excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment where they will work as part of a strong, agile, and highly motivated team to accomplish some of the most ambitious projects being attempted in any industry today. The candidate will be able to think at a systems level to design optimal material delivery systems and factory layouts while making reasonable assumptions. What You'll Do Manage resources, timeline and budgets for the design and implementation of new layouts and material flow processes Clearly communicate priorities and identify/resolve critical path items to ensure on-time delivery of new designs Challenge internal teams and external partners to think creatively to push the boundaries of current thinking Technically inclined with ability to zoom in and out of the problem statement and do what’s best for Tesla Immediately develop mitigation plans to address risks and delays, escalating critical issues to senior management for visibility and support where required Develop/maintain collaborative working relationships with internal Tesla teams and vendors based on strong ethics, effective & open communication, and an emphasis on teamwork Produce weekly progress reports that accurately reflect the status of the project with clear visuals and concise summaries Establish processes for smooth handoff to the local operations teams What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Finance (or equivalent technical experience) 5+ years technical project management experience, manufacturing/supply chain/construction preferred PMP certification preferred Ability to quickly understand new technical concepts at a working level Experience managing multiple large projects concurrently with complex work streams and high degrees of variation/uncertainty Ability to quickly resolve conflicts while maintaining strong team relationships Comfortable working with ambiguous data Experience creating and presenting program-level schedules and developing clear visuals to describe relevant project objectives/issues Strong communicator at all organizational levels
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.
About the Company
Tesla, a leader in electric vehicles and clean energy, is focused on innovation and sustainability.
Key Highlights
- ✓ Manage layout and material flow for factory design projects.
- ✓ Coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing design.
- ✓ Utilize first principles analysis for problem-solving.
- ✓ Opportunities based in Reno/Sparks, NV or Austin, TX.
- ✓ Requires strong engineering and project management skills.
💡 Honest Take: This role demands significant engineering expertise and project management experience, making it ideal for seasoned professionals. Potential applicants should be prepared for a fast-paced, challenging environment.
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