Manager, New Site Openings

The Manager, New Site Openings leads a team of Specialists responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing Tesla's new Service and Collision Center launches. This role ensures consistency, efficiency, and scalability in all site opening operations, while acting as the primary escalation point for blockers and cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate has strong leadership capabilities, a strategic mindset, and the ability to inspire and guide a high-performing team across a wide geographic footprint. This position will work closely with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure every new location opens on time and operates at the highest Tesla standards from day one.

This position can be based in Fremont, CA; Austin, TX or any Tesla Service/Collision Center.

• Lead, coach, and support a regional team of Site Opening Specialists
• Manage timelines and resolve critical issues across all new site projects
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end site readiness
• Analyze post-launch performance to drive continuous improvement
• Develop scalable strategies for efficient site ramp-up operations
• Identify trends in site openings and implement systemic solutions
• Own team hiring, onboarding, performance, and stakeholder communication

• 8+ years in program management or field operations, with 3+ years leading teams
• Experience with large-scale service or retail network expansion
• Skilled in managing remote teams and cross-functional initiatives
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency in tools like MS Office, Smartsheet, and project platforms
• Willingness to travel up to 50% in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented, action-driven, and experienced in talent development

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.