New Site Opening Manager

What to Expect

The
New Site Opening Manager plays a critical role in developing and launching
world-class facilities for one of the most progressive brands in the world. As
Tesla continues to expand its global footprint, this role is responsible for
ensuring new locations are thoughtfully planned, fully operational, and ready
to deliver an exceptional experience for our customers and teams from day one.

The
ideal candidate understands the complexity of opening new facilities and
thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. This role requires
strong organizational and project management skills, exceptional communication,
and the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external
stakeholders. You will coordinate across multiple functions, proactively
identify and resolve challenges, and ensure every aspect of a new site opening
is executed to a high standard.

If
you are passionate about creating world-class facilities, solving complex
problems, and being part of a fast-paced team building the future, we want to
hear from you. This position can be based in Fremont, CA or Austin, TX.

What You’ll Do

• Manage relationships and
  expectations across multiple stakeholders, providing clear communication
  and regular status updates from initial planning through site opening

• Perform critical site checks
  during each phase of the opening process to identify blockers, risks, and
  opportunities and drive timely resolution

• Maintain strong working
  relationships with stakeholders and proactively communicate project
  status, risks, and required actions

• Partner closely with
  Infrastructure and support teams to provide feedback on Real Estate,
  Design, Construction, Facilities, Security, EHS, IT, Field Operations, and
  Customer Programs teams to ensure all site requirements are completed

• Work as a support system for
  regional and site leadership leading up to opening and continue to provide
  operational support

• Identify opportunities to
  improve the site-opening process, establish best practices, and create
  scalable solutions that can be applied across future openings

• Coordinate
  the ordering and delivery of equipment, products, and materials; track
  shipments; follow up on delayed purchase orders; and escalate issues to
  ensure critical deliverables are received on time

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant
  experience in project management, operations, construction, facilities,
  real estate, or related field

• Demonstrated experience
  managing and supporting successful site openings, construction projects,
  or complex operational initiatives

• Strong organizational and
  project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities,
  timelines, and internal and external stakeholders simultaneously

• Excellent written and verbal
  communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships
  across all levels of an organization

• Strong analytical and
  problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and
  resolving challenges with minimal guidance and in a fast-paced environment

• Ability
  to travel up to 70% of the time, including frequent travel to new and
  developing locations