Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Technical Program Manager - NPI, Solar Manufacturing

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrookshire, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
Evidence of exceptional ability managing multiple complex programs or projects simultaneously.
At least seven years of experience across Engineering and Project Management fields.
Experience in a production or manufacturing environment; semi-automated experience is preferred.
Executive-level verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical team members.
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage large teams.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to adapt quickly to changes.

Responsibilities

Drive cross-functional programs from initiation through execution, aligning engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing engineering stakeholders.
Define program scope, build and maintain schedules, track milestones and deliverables, identify and mitigate risks, and drive accountability across teams.
Translate complex requirements into actionable plans and coordinate technical NPI, engineering, and operational teams toward shared goals.
Manage the cross-functional team to ensure successful launches of new products.
Lead core team meetings to coordinate prototype builds, set build plans, and evaluate constraints.
Lead, guide, and mentor junior team members.
Drive material readiness with supply chain and material planning teams.
Provide direction to project engineers on priorities and trial requirements.
Own product roadmaps.
Perform cost analyses to reduce product cost and manage inventory.
Aid in developing and rolling out NPI structure and processes.
Coordinate with process and quality engineers to support new product rollouts.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a semi-automated production or manufacturing environment.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Brookshire, Texas
Requisition ID	288205
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking a Sr. Technical Program Manager of NPI to join our Solar Manufacturing Engineering team. This is an early-stage team building the operational foundation for a new business division, and this role will be instrumental in shaping processes, tools, and ways of working from the ground up. </p><p>The Technical Program Manager will be responsible for driving cross-functional programs from initiation through execution, ensuring alignment across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing engineering stakeholders. This includes defining program scope, building and maintaining schedules, tracking milestones and deliverables, identifying and mitigating risks, and driving accountability across teams. The NPI TPM serves as the connective tissue between technical NPI, engineering, and operational teams, translating complex requirements into actionable plans and ensuring teams move in a coordinated, efficient manner toward shared goals.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Manage the cross-functional team to ensure successful launches of new products
Lead the build core team meetings to coordinate all aspects of prototype builds, set build plans, and evaluate constraints
Lead, guide, and mentor junior team members
Drive material readiness with supply chain and material planning teams
Provide direction to project engineers for priorities and trial requirements
Own product roadmaps
Perform cost analyses to reduce product cost and manage inventory
Aid in the development and roll-out of NPI structure and processes
Coordinate with process and quality engineers to support new product roll-outs

Job Requirements

Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
Evidence of exceptional ability managing multiple complex programs/projects simultaneously
Minimum of 7+ yrs. of experience in a mix of Engineering and Project Management fields
Experience in a production/manufacturing environment (semi-automated preferred)
Executive-level communication skills, both verbal and written, to both technical and non-technical team members
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage large teams
Works well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to adapt to changes quickly

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

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.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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