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

- **Company:** Tesla Motors
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $136,000.0 - $264,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Network Architecture, AI Infrastructure, Private Cloud Environment, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/17382453/Sr-Technical-Program-Manager-Datacenter-Planning-Delivery-Ai-Data-Center-Development-California-Palo-Alto

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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