Staff Technical Program Manager, Solar Manufacturing

Tesla
Texas
What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to join our Energy, New Product Introduction (NPI) team. Items critical to the success of the NPI Technical Program Manager include supporting Engineering prototype A and B build phases, which involve operations support and coordination, managing validation trial requests, and ramp planning. The role also entails leading C and D build phases, encompassing core team leadership, program scheduling, build planning, materials coordination, build execution, allocation management, and issue tracking. Additionally, the NPI Technical Program Manager is responsible for leading and mentoring their direct reports, helping them grow both personally and professionally. Another key responsibility is leading changes to sustaining products with minimal interruption to production flow. Success in this role requires understanding available resources and allocating them appropriately, recognizing how decisions in one area impact other departments and operational goals, tracking details and managing actions to closure, and ensuring cross-functional team adherence to NPI processes and procedures.

What You'll Do

Manage the cross functional team to ensure successful launches of new productsLead build core team meetings to coordinate all aspects of prototype builds, set build plans and evaluate constraintsLead, guide, and mentor junior team membersDrive material readiness with supply chain and material planning teamsProvide directions to project engineers for priorities and trial requirementsOwn product roadmapsPerform cost analyses to reduce product cost and manage inventoryAid in the development and roll-out of NPI structure and processesCoordinate with process and quality engineers to support new product roll outs

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience Evidence of exceptional ability managing multiple complex programs/projects simultaneouslyMinimum of 7+ yrs. experience in mix of Engineering and Project ManagementExperience in production/manufacturing environment (semi-automated preferred)Executive level communication skills, both verbal and written to both technical and non-technical team membersAbility to work cross-functionally and manage large teamsWorks well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyAbility to adapt to changes quickly

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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Posted 2026-01-23

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