Vehicle Program Manager, Vehicle Engineering
Description For Vehicle Program Manager, Vehicle Engineering
As the Vehicle Program Manager at Tesla, you will be responsible for defining vehicle specifications, developing product business cases, formally communicating program direction, and negotiating program schedules. You will work closely with cross-company teams including Studio, Engineering, Supply Chain, Factory, and Sales departments to balance product needs and deliver new vehicle programs.
Your role involves collaborating with Vehicle Technical Leaders and company executives to align company direction and vehicle specifications. Your work will impact new and existing vehicle programs from concept through ongoing production, planning and maintaining projects that keep Tesla vehicles world-leading and breaking new industry boundaries.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing, negotiating, and approving vehicle program schedules
- Creating and managing vehicle product specifications with change control
- Developing program business cases and managing program costs
- Translating company priorities into actionable workstreams
- Establishing cross-functional alignment between teams
- Informing executives on critical program decisions
- Analyzing program risk and implementing mitigations
- Communicating program direction to downstream departments
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of program/project management experience in cross-functional product development. You should have experience in fast-paced environments, end-to-end product deployment, and working with limited resources and tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is experience with program management tools and processes.
Tesla offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $80,000 - $144,000 annually, plus cash and stock awards. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer match, and various other perks and support programs.
Join Tesla and be part of a team that's revolutionizing the automotive industry and pushing the boundaries of sustainable technology.
Responsibilities For Vehicle Program Manager, Vehicle Engineering
- Define vehicle specifications and develop product business cases
- Develop, negotiate, and approve vehicle program schedules
- Create and manage vehicle product specifications with change control
- Develop and manage program business cases and costs
- Translate company priorities into actionable workstreams
- Establish cross-functional alignment between teams
- Inform executives on critical program decisions
- Analyze program risk and implement mitigations
- Communicate program direction to downstream departments
Requirements For Vehicle Program Manager, Vehicle Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years program/project management experience in cross-functional product development
- Experience in fast-paced environments with end-to-end product deployment
- Ability to work with limited resources, independently, and with tight deadlines
- Experience using program management tools and processes
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
- Experience in product development or manufacturing engineering is an advantage
Benefits For Vehicle Program Manager, Vehicle Engineering
- Aetna PPO and HSA medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options
- Company-paid HSA contribution for High Deductible Aetna plan
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time, Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance)
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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