Technical Program Manager, Cell Prototype Engineering
$91.96k - $206.34kFull-time
Tesla
What To Expect
Tesla’s Cell Engineering team at San Diego is looking for a Technical Program Manager to manage the development of innovative technologies that will redefine the industry. Be the heartbeat of collaboration, ensuring teams are hyper-focused, motivated, and hitting milestones with precision. This role requires a strong understanding of program and project management with a passion for launching new technologies. This individual will work with cross-functional teams, such as design, manufacturing, materials, and electrode. Knowledge of lithium ion batteries and materials is a plus. What You'll Do Lead the strategic orchestration of new cell technology initiatives, aligning them with Tesla’s bold roadmap and program goalsMaster the art of timing—create, maintain, and communicate project schedules, tracking critical milestones, handoffs, and deadlines with precisionDrive microschedule mastery for DOEs, equipment, and process documentation, turning complexity into clarityBridge the gap between sites and teams, collaborating with engineering teams and cross-functional TPMs to unlock breakthroughsCommand the room—lead high-impact meetings, articulating critical paths, risks, and solutions with clarity and confidenceSpark collaboration—facilitate high-energy conversations within technical teams, turning ideas into actionBe the project’s radar—track risks, report status, and escalate blockers with urgency, ensuring nothing falls through the cracksBuild bridges—develop seamless communication channels with stakeholders, keeping everyone aligned and informedEmpower the team—identify priorities, rally the groups, and fuel their drive to deliver excellence, one milestone at a time What You'll Bring Degree or Equivalent Experience in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field—with exposure to electrochemistry or PMP certification5+ years of program or project management in hardware development, with a track record of delivering under pressure and driving innovationUnderstanding of lithium-ion battery design, materials, and developmentMaster of clarity—articulate ideas with precision, whether in a meeting, a report, or a high-stakes discussionsThrives under pressure, pivots with ease, and turns chaos into clarity when priorities shiftCross-functional warrior—lead large teams, break down silos, and inspire action across departmentsReady to travel—up to 20% of the time—to Tesla sites or vendor locations Benefits
Compensation and 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 Expected Compensation $91,960 - $206,340/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
Tesla’s Cell Engineering team at San Diego is looking for a Technical Program Manager to manage the development of innovative technologies that will redefine the industry. Be the heartbeat of collaboration, ensuring teams are hyper-focused, motivated, and hitting milestones with precision. This role requires a strong understanding of program and project management with a passion for launching new technologies. This individual will work with cross-functional teams, such as design, manufacturing, materials, and electrode. Knowledge of lithium ion batteries and materials is a plus. What You'll Do Lead the strategic orchestration of new cell technology initiatives, aligning them with Tesla’s bold roadmap and program goalsMaster the art of timing—create, maintain, and communicate project schedules, tracking critical milestones, handoffs, and deadlines with precisionDrive microschedule mastery for DOEs, equipment, and process documentation, turning complexity into clarityBridge the gap between sites and teams, collaborating with engineering teams and cross-functional TPMs to unlock breakthroughsCommand the room—lead high-impact meetings, articulating critical paths, risks, and solutions with clarity and confidenceSpark collaboration—facilitate high-energy conversations within technical teams, turning ideas into actionBe the project’s radar—track risks, report status, and escalate blockers with urgency, ensuring nothing falls through the cracksBuild bridges—develop seamless communication channels with stakeholders, keeping everyone aligned and informedEmpower the team—identify priorities, rally the groups, and fuel their drive to deliver excellence, one milestone at a time What You'll Bring Degree or Equivalent Experience in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field—with exposure to electrochemistry or PMP certification5+ years of program or project management in hardware development, with a track record of delivering under pressure and driving innovationUnderstanding of lithium-ion battery design, materials, and developmentMaster of clarity—articulate ideas with precision, whether in a meeting, a report, or a high-stakes discussionsThrives under pressure, pivots with ease, and turns chaos into clarity when priorities shiftCross-functional warrior—lead large teams, break down silos, and inspire action across departmentsReady to travel—up to 20% of the time—to Tesla sites or vendor locations Benefits
Compensation and 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 Expected Compensation $91,960 - $206,340/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
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