Technical Program Manager, Fleet Operations

About the role

• Technical Program Manager, Fleet Operations | Tesla (Vehicle Software)
• Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 275085 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

With millions of vehicles on the road, running efficient fleet operations is critical to our ability to deliver quality software that delights customers and pushes technology forward. We're operating with a suite of legacy tools that got us to where we are today; as we transition, we'll need to up-level our infrastructure.

This TPM will facilitate global engineering vehicle allocation, tracking, use, and logistics across development & validation teams, balancing cost efficiency and coverage against tight, competing schedules. In this role, you'll own day-to-day fleet management, work on confidential programs, and drive the entire prototype lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have the determination & grit to succeed in a fast-paced, highly-dynamic development space - the more technical you are, the more runway you'll have to become a true product owner.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement fleet testing & validation improvements for faster engineering design cycle iterations
• Support software release coordination
• Facilitate engineering vehicle allocation, tracking, use and logistics across all engineering teams worldwide
• Define test metrics and track progress towards those metrics
• Coordinate with vehicle programs teams to define build plan allocation for upcoming programs and platforms
• Partner with various business stakeholders on fleet needs and support quarterly global engineering fleet audits

What You'll Bring

• Experience operating in a fast-paced R&D or engineering environment with responsibility of implementing efficient changes & streamlining processes across multiple teams
• Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals in mechanical, electrical or software engineering
• Basic understanding of product development lifecycles
• Experience with Jira, SharePoint, Confluence, and SI tools
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• EV, electronics, or automotive experience is a plus

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$112,000 - $253,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.