Technical Program Manager, Hardware Reliability & Test

Tesla, Inc.
Fremont, CA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$96,800.0 - $217,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Software Engineering Reliability of Systems

Job description

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager who is driven and willing to undertake great challenges, to manage test projects by coordinating reliability and test teams assets, capture constraints from all stakeholders and feeding back clear test dashboards, so that accurate data is supporting the organization’s efforts in developing uncompromised and reliable vehicle products. What You’ll Do

  • Own the scope, schedule, implementation and tracking of test projects and results from start to finish
  • Set goals, track deliverables, manage expectations, identify risk and drive mitigations across all stages of the project
  • Work with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Service Engineering, Supply Chain and the engineering leadership team to gather new requirements scope and timelines and escalate issues to ensure prompt resolution
  • Aide in driving conversations and issues to closure, defining next steps, and ensuring follow-ups are owned
  • Influence without reporting structure and operate without guidance
  • Resolve conflict productively across teams
  • Maximize productivity in a constantly changing environment of shifting priorities

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience in an engineering environment with responsibility for implementing or managing change
  • Demonstrated experience in technical program management with many cross functional teams
  • Deep technical knowledge of engineering fundamentals, in mechanical, electrical and software engineering
  • Problem solver with a talent for approaching complex challenges with a positive outlook
  • Exceptional organization and communication skills

Benefits & conditions

Flextime, Pet insurance, AD&D insurance, Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Employee discount, Health savings account, Dental insurance, 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

Expected Compensation $96,800 - $217,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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