Technical Program Manager, High Voltage Battery Pack, Battery Engineering

Project ManagerProject 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.ResponsibilitiesAccountable for creating, maintaining & communicating schedules & plans for battery projectsDrive action with internal & cross functional teams to successfully complete projects within time & resource constraints Identify creative & timely solutions to key program challengesTrack project progress & report effectively on status, blockers & changesDevelop & maintain effective communication channels to all stakeholdersTrack resourcing of projects & drive resource balancing between different program prioritiesSupport tracking & execution of design validation testingIdentify team priorities & motivate the project team to complete critical tasksDevelop systems & best practices for communication & change managementOwn product BOM accuracy & communication of changes between design, supply chain, PMI & material planningComplete appropriate documentation & ensure accuracy of data across Tesla systems (Enovia, MES, WARP, Polarion)RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experienceExcellent communication skills, both verbal & writtenExperience creating reports, analyses or reporting tools for managementExperience in managing or launching hardware productsUnderstanding of the design cycle & design problem solving processesAbility to work cross?functionally & manage large teamsDetail oriented with strong record?keeping & organizational skillsGood overall computer skills, including Microsoft Office & e?mail programsA desire to increase the effectiveness of your teammatesCompensation & 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 - $336,000/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.