Technical Program Manager, Cell Development

Technical Program ManagerTesla's Cell Engineering team is looking for a Technical Program Manager to drive Li-ion battery cell development programs.

The role requires a strong technical background, a critical-thinking mindset, a passion to launch new technologies, and demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to execute quickly and effectively.The Cell Engineering team develops and qualifies the battery cells for all of Tesla's products across electric vehicles and energy storage. The Technical Program Manager will be immersed in the cell development process at each phase, managing programs from concept to mass production. You will be expected to define the program plan, drive the program to meet the plan, and manage the recovery in the event of a program slip. They will partner with external vendors in APAC to co-develop new products and synthesize the program status and key decisions both across the working-level team and up to executives.ResponsibilitiesDefine new battery cell programs and create program planCollaborate with cell vendors in APAC across different cultures and time zonesDrive programs through development, qualification and launch with cross-functional teamsDistill complex technical issues to their program-level impactsSynthesize and communicate the key program information up to the executive levelIdentify creative and timely solutions to address/resolve program challengesPrioritize engineering team projects based on corporate-level priorities, risk and scheduleDevelop new tools and processes to improve productivity for the broader organizationRequirementsDegree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering or Physics/Chemistry or similar subject, or equivalent experience2+ years' program management or engineering experience in hardware developmentExperience collaborating with International vendors preferredDirect experience in lithium-ion cell design, cell qualification, cell manufacturing, project management, battery module design, and/or supply chain a plusQuarterly overseas travel expectedExcellent verbal and written communication skills requiredCompensation & 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 $96,800 - $168,000/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.