Sr. Technical Program Manager, High Voltage Battery Pack, Optimus

This Project Manager on the HV Battery Pack Design Engineering team will drive Optimus battery programs from concept to high volume production. Optimus is a novel product forging new ground in HV battery requirements & operation, so this role requires someone with strong technical fundamentals, a passion to launch new technologies, and an unparalleled ability to pull people together and set good direction in the face of uncertainty. This role requires a highly organized mindset and the interpersonal ability to work across a broad swathe the company - you will drive the design & cross functional teams to execute quickly at high quality. 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. We are open to hiring for multiple seniority levels based on experience.

• Accountable for creating, maintaining & communicating schedules & plans for battery projects
• Drive action and motivate design & cross functional teams to successfully execute 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
• Drive effective communication of key information between all teams, including development or adaptation of novel tools and best practices as needed
• 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)

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3-4 years of related experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & writtenExperience creating reports, analyses or reporting tools for management
• Experience in managing or launching hardware products
• Experience driving design cycle & design problem solving
• 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

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

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.