Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Technical Program Manager - Hardware Development

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a similar technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of program management experience, preferably in supply chain, supplier quality, manufacturing, or sustainability programs.
Experience preparing executive-level presentations focused on impact, actions, and milestones.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, especially senior management.
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of Tesla's Process Change Request and deviation processes to ensure changes are properly reviewed, validated, and approved before implementation.
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Process Change Requests and deviations with cross-functional stakeholders, identifying the critical path and driving timely approvals, implementation, and closure.
Monitor defect Pareto by part families, system designs, semiconductor manufacturers, and owners, and drive global actions to make permanent changes in designs, reliability plans, and manufacturing processes.
Create and manage dashboards for Purchasing status, spending, and risk analysis, and drive appropriate actions with owners.
Lead carbon reduction programs and black projects with suppliers and internal teams, including tracking emissions data, setting targets, delivering reduction milestones, and reporting to Tesla's executive leadership.
Identify opportunities to apply proven solutions across different semiconductor part manufacturing processes.
Communicate risks, mitigation paths, and action status clearly to internal teams.
Translate technical problems and data into actionable plans with clear milestones and owners.
Assess, analyze, consolidate, and communicate risk and status; identify key issues and present paths to resolution in cross-functional forums, from working-level teams to senior executives.

Desired Qualifications

Prior technical expertise in process engineering, quality engineering, or design engineering.
Experience with change management processes such as Process Change Requests, Engineering Change Orders, or deviations, and quality systems.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	287843
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla's Hardware Development team is responsible for managing supplier-driven changes, deviations, and sustainability initiatives across our supply base. The Technical Program Manager will work closely with many organizations, both internal and external to Tesla. In this role, you will drive Process Change Requests (PCRs), supplier deviations, semiconductor part performance, and spend mapping from initial request through approval, implementation, and closure. You will act as the central point of contact between Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project management teams globally, as well as Tesla's Executive Team.</p><p>The work environment is demanding, fast-paced, and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join a highly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things into reality.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of Tesla's PCR and deviation processes to ensure changes are properly reviewed, validated, and approved before implementation
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of PCRs and deviations with cross-functional stakeholders, identifying the critical path and driving timely approvals, implementation, and closure
Monitor defect pareto by different part families, system designs, semiconductor manufacturers and owners and drive global actions to make permanent changes in designs, reliability plans and manufacturing processes
Create and manage dashboards for Purchasing status, spends, risk analysis and lead appropriate actions with rightful owners
Lead carbon reduction programs and black projects with suppliers and internal teams, including tracking emissions data, setting targets, and delivering reduction milestones and report to Tesla's executive leadership
Identify opportunities to apply proven solutions across different semiconductor part manufacturing processes
Communicate concisely and clearly to internal teams on risks, path to mitigation, and status of actions
Translate technical problems and data into actionable plans with clear milestones and owners
Assess, analyze, consolidate, and communicate risk and status, calling out key issues and presenting the path to resolution in cross-functional forums, from working-level teams to senior executives

Job Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a similar technical discipline, or equivalent experience
3+ years of program management experience, preferably in supply chain, supplier quality, manufacturing, or sustainability programs. Prior technical expertise (process engineering, quality engineering, or design engineering) is preferred
Experience with change management processes (such as PCRs, ECOs, or deviations) and quality systems is preferred
Experience preparing executive-level presentations focused on impact, actions, and milestones
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, especially senior management
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement

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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