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# Sr. Data Operations Program Manager, Optimus

- **Company:** Tesla Motors
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,000.0 - $162,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Validation, DataOps, Build Process
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18127730?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18127730%2FSr-Data-Operations-Program-Manager-Optimus-California-Palo-Alto

## About the Role

* Experience standing up or scaling field, multi-site, or operational programs -logistics, site operations, or distributed collection is a strong plus
 * Ability to rally teams, manage chaos, and hit deadlines without burning out yourself or your teammates
 * Experience creating andmaintainingdashboards that provide stakeholders with important insights
 * Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
 * Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or sensor data a plus
 * Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a drive toward action
 * Willingness to travelfrequentlyto Tesla work locations across the country

## Description

We are looking for a Sr Data Operations Program Manager to own data operations for Tesla's Optimus program - the creation, scaling, and maintenance of the datasets that train our humanoid robot. You will stand up and run data collection programs, owning collection execution, site operations,logistics, and scale.

You will manage projects from start to finish, ensuring high quality,quantity,and diversity. Success means more usable data, faster, delivered from a growing network of locations without sacrificing quality or operational discipline.
What You'll Do

 * Own end-to-end data collection programs, from planning and site standup through daily operations and scaled output
 * Coordinating resources across Tesla work locations, resolving bottlenecks, and ensuring datasets meet AI requirements
 * Build and scale repeatable collection operations at locations nationwide, including staffing, schedules, space, equipment, on-site workflows, and multi-sitelogistics(kit deployment, inventory, shipping, and site readiness)
 * Create and run data validation checks to catch errors or inconsistencies; fix issues fast and build processes to prevent them from recurring
 * Optimizecollection for speed and scale without sacrificing quality, automate operational work, unblock sites, and drive process and tooling improvements that increase throughput and dataset diversity
 * Translate dashboards and metrics into clear stakeholder updates on progress, what's working, and whatisn't- then act on those insights
 * Work with engineers, data collection operators, site leads, and local teams to communicate and prioritize data needs
 * Travel to various locations to launch programs, audit operations, and transfer playbooks


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