What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Program Manager, Cell Development position at Tesla?
Tesla's Cell Engineering team is looking for a Technical Program Manager to drive Li-ion battery cell development programs. The role requires a strong technical background, a critical-thinking mindset, a passion to launch new technologies, and demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to execute quickly and effectively.
The Cell Engineering team develops and qualifies the battery cells for all of Tesla's products across electric vehicles and energy storage. The Technical Program Manager will be immersed in the cell development process at each phase, managing programs from concept to mass production. You will be expected to define the program plan, drive the program to meet the plan, and manage the recovery in the event of a program slip. They will partner with external vendors in APAC to co-develop new products and synthesize the program status and key decisions both across the working-level team and up to executives.
Responsibilities
- Define new battery cell programs and create program plan
- Collaborate with cell vendors in APAC across different cultures and time zones
- Drive programs through development, qualification and launch with cross-functional teams
- Distill complex technical issues to their program-level impacts
- Synthesize and communicate the key program information up to the executive level
- Identify creative and timely solutions to address / resolve program challenges
- Prioritize engineering team projects based on corporate-level priorities, risk and schedule
- Develop new tools and processes to improve productivity for the broader organization
Requirements
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :
2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Expected Compensation
88,000 - $150,000 / 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.
Salary : $88,000 - $150,000
