Sr. Technical Program Manager, Datacenter Planning & Delivery, AI Data Center Development

Datacenter Technical Program Manager (TPM) role focused on AI builds/clusters includes a strong technical background in hardware deployment, data center infrastructure, and program management for large-scale AI/high-performance computing (HPC) systems. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, operations, vendors) to design, build, deploy, and scale HPC clusters in Tesla-owned/built data centers. This position is based in the Tesla Palo Alto office. Tesla is a fast-moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, go-getter, motivated, and bring expert overall Program Management expertise. What You’ll Do

• ProgramManagement: Guide engineering programs in all aspects of program management - planning, forecasting, documenting, scheduling, effective meetings, multi-faceted prioritization, management of dependencies, reporting, and effective handling of critical and blocking issues
• Drive end-to-end large scale Tesla HPC AI4/AI5 cluster builds and deployments
• Collaborating with teams across the company to plan and drive IT Infrastructure programs
• Gathering requirements, scope, helping prioritization, resources, budget and planning for all phases of the Program life cycle
• Drive organizational alignment and efficiency by coordinating with multi-functional leads and streamlining processes
• Serve as the first point of escalation for the project team
• Work closely with Application Teams, internal IT teams, Manufacturing, Factory teams and Operations team in deploying new applications, environment provisioning, and key IT/AI infrastructure
• Leadership&Communication: Presenttoseniorleadership,managevendors/customers andresolveissuesinambiguousorhigh-pressureenvironments
• Report on overall program status, providing insights ,risks and recommendations to senior management

• 7+ years program management experience including ability managing global projects adaptable to multiple timezones
• Minimum 5+ years of experience of network infrastructure engineering or infrastructure technical program management experience
• Hands-on experience managing infrastructure programs -Datacenter builds/migration, WAN implementation, Public and Private cloud deployments including large-scale Object Storage, infrastructure, operations, networking, telecom, and/or security
• Ability to match the Tesla fast pace & culture

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 $136,000 - $264,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits