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); Leading 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 their direct reports, helping them grow personally and professionally. They will lead changes to sustaining products with minimal interruption to production flow. They will do this, while understanding their available resources and allocating them appropriately. Understanding how decisions in one area impact other departments and operational goals. They will track details and manage actions to closure. The Sr. TPM will ensure cross-functional team adherence to NPI processes and procedures.

What You'll Do

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 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

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Minimum 6 years experience in mix of engineering and Project Management fields with evidence of exceptional ability managing multiple complex programs/projects simultaneously

Experience in R&D/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

Must have command of English Language, both written and verbal

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (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

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