Global Travel Program Specialist

Global Travel Program Specialist

We are seeking a Global Travel Program Specialist to support Tesla's Global Travel Team. This role will focus on project-based travel, development of the Americas Groups & Meetings program, and operational support for global travel initiatives. The position will partner closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and regional Travel Managers to drive scalable programs, support business growth, and ensure an exceptional traveler experience.

Primary location is 45500 Fremont Blvd with ability to work from GFTX, Palo Alto, or remote.

Responsibilities

• Project coordination: Own day-to-day coordination across assigned industrial construction scopes, tracking actions, decisions, and deliverables to closure with full accountability
• Production and time tracking: Ensure field data is entered on time, accurately, and consistently to support project management prioritization decisions
• Meeting cadence: Drive meeting cadences, agendas, minutes, and action logs, capturing owners and dates and following up until items are done
• Information flow: Coordinate between Construction Managers, Superintendents, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Commissioning, and Operations so field teams have current drawings, decisions, and priorities
• Document and material tracking: Track RFIs, submittals, change documents, material statuses, and look-ahead needs, escalating risks early to avoid schedule or cost impacts
• Reporting and visibility: Build and maintain accurate trackers, dashboards, and status packages that show leadership open issues, constraints, and upcoming workfronts
• Schedule and cost support: Collect progress inputs, organize reporting packages, and ensure data integrity across project systems

Requirements

• Experience in corporate travel, meetings and events, travel management, or related fields
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret travel data and identify opportunities
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment

Compensation & Benefits

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation $108,000 - $162,000/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.