Senior Product Manager
Tesla
Senior Product Manager
Tesla
Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries
| Category | Energy Engineering |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, California |
| Requisition ID | 269191 |
| Type | Full-time |
Own the compliance, safety, and fire protection roadmap across Industrial Products hardware, including utility-scale battery energy storage systems
Monitor, interpret, and translate global regulatory requirements and industry standards into actionable product requirements and development milestones
Work closely with hardware engineering, product management, and legal teams to integrate compliance into product development from the earliest stages
Build and maintain relationships with third-party certification bodies, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), standards organizations, and regulatory stakeholders globally
Manage concurrent type testing and certification programs across multiple product lines and geographies — coordinating with labs, notified bodies, and engineering teams to hit milestones
Define and drive the fire protection and safety strategy as product configurations and deployment environments evolve globally
Support customers and sales teams with compliance documentation, certifications, and technical guidance for project approvals and permitting
Partner with standards bodies, certification agencies (e.g., UL, NFPA, IEEE), and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to interpret, influence, and ensure compliance with key ESS safety and regulatory codes, including UL 9540, UL 1973, NFPA 855, NFPA 70 (NEC), UL 9540A, IEC standards, and local building/fire/electrical codes
Communicate compliance status, risks, and gaps clearly to product and executive leadership
Track emerging requirements in key markets — North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific — and proactively plan product responses before they become commercial blockers
3-5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or regulatory affairs within the energy storage, power systems, or industrial sector
Exposure to BESS compliance, safety standards, or fire protection for energy storage systems is strongly preferred
Familiarity with key frameworks such as NFPA 855, UL 9540/9540A, IEC 62619, and equivalent global standards; AHJ engagement experience a plus
Experience managing concurrent certification programs across multiple product lines and geographies
Strong cross-functional collaboration and project management skills across engineering, legal, and commercial teams
Ability to communicate complex regulatory information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working with certification bodies (UL, TÜV, Intertek, Bureau Veritas, or equivalent) and navigating multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments
Degree in Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Self-motivated, proactive, and energized by keeping complex products ahead of the regulatory curve
Deeply believe in and love the compliance, safety, and compliance space for industrial products
Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.
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