Sr. Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Optimus

Senior Technical Program ManagerTesla is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager on the Optimus Manufacturing Engineering team to drive the design, build and launch of high-volume manufacturing lines for humanoid robots. You will own programs from concept to completion, managing scope, schedule, cost and execution across assembly lines in global Tesla facilities. You will coordinate design engineering, manufacturing, controls, testing, software, quality, construction, and production to align team goals with company priorities.

You will translate scattered information into a clear message, remove roadblocks before they impact the program, and drive the team toward production targets that push the limits of what is physically possible.The key objective of the team is to develop new and innovative manufacturing lines in the factory to achieve ambitious production goals. All these manufacturing processes will be initially planned, assembled and tested at our Tesla facilities.ResponsibilitiesOwn concept-to-completion delivery of manufacturing programs from ideation and validation through production executionCreate, maintain & communicate schedules & plans covering process development, process validation, line design, equipment fabrication, Factory Acceptance Test, shipping, Site Acceptance Test and production rampDrive vendor partnerships with supply chain & purchasing to align on engineering requirements, scope, schedule & costCoordinate build milestones with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, controls, facilities, construction & operation teamsSet goals, track deliverables, identify risk & drive mitigations across all project stagesTrack equipment readiness, project cost & report status, blockers & changes to senior leadershipDrive requirements & solutions with internal stakeholders across infrastructure, logistics, controls, software & manufacturing engineeringIdentify team priorities & motivate the project team to complete critical tasks within time & resource constraintsOwn report-outs across all levels of management & functions within TeslaTravel 10-25% domestically & internationally to support builds, FAT, install, commissioning & vendor engagementsRequirementsDegree in engineering, or equivalent experienceExperience across a mix of engineering & project managementExperience in technical program or project management, ideally with multiple delivered projects of medium to large sized capital equipment systems ($5M-$25M+)Experience coordinating between technical & non-technical team members across multiple time zonesExperience with project management tools such as MS Project & JIRAFirst-hand experience as a manufacturing engineer in a complex construction, production or manufacturing environmentAbility to handle stress & drive the program forward amid competing priorities & conflicting requirementsSelf-driven, passionate, responsible & responsive with strong ownership of outcomesCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $112,000 - $253,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.