Sr. Technical Program Manager, Product Introduction, Powerwall

What To Expect

Sr. NPI Technical Program Manager will support Engineering prototype A and B build phases (operations support and coordination, manage validation trial requests, ramp planning); lead C and D build phases (core team leadership, program schedule, build plan, materials coordination, build execution, allocation management, issue tracking). The Sr. TPM will also lead and mentor direct reports, helping them grow personally and professionally.

They will lead changes to sustaining products with minimal interruption to production flow, while understanding available resources and allocating them appropriately. They will track details and manage actions to closure, ensuring cross‑functional team adherence to NPI processes and procedures.

• Manage the cross‑functional team to ensure successful launches of new products into the Gigafactory Nevada location.
• Lead build core team meetings to coordinate all aspects of prototype builds, set build plans, evaluate constraints, and 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.

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a mix of engineering and Project Management fields with evidence of exceptional ability to manage multiple complex programs/projects simultaneously.
• Experience in an R&D/Production/Manufacturing environment (semi‑automated preferred).
• Executive‑level communication skills, both verbal and written, to 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.
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay and full‑time Tesla employee benefits from day one of hire.
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑paid HSA contribution when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan with HSA.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Company‑paid Basic Life and AD&D.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions, accrued hours for hourly 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.