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Technical Program Manager, Energy

Tesla Motors, Inc.
87,120 - 302,400 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, New York, Buffalo
Aug 03, 2026
What to Expect Tesla's Gigafactory New York is currently seeking a Technical Program Manager assigned to support cross-functional Engineering teams and site-wide initiatives. This role will manage projects for Controls, Test, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering teams. Tesla is a fast-paced environment, so being self-motivated and consistent is critical. Managing the schedules, budget, and resources of projects at Tesla requires an individual who is passionate about our mission, has a bias for action, and is focused on collaborative solutions. Our program schedules require the Project Manager to understand the dependencies and challenges of each project and how the priority of each project compares to the next. Project Managers are also expected to translate technical status coming from multiple sources into a concise and complete message that is appropriately communicated to the team members and the project stakeholders. What You'll Do This role is part of the Engineering teamand will support the team by managing program delivery on continuous improvement and capital projects Collaborate with program, design, safety, quality, IE, facilities, materials, planning, NPI, tech writing, operations, sustaining, and maintenance to ensure alignment andtimelycompletion of actions to achieve success Support success of Manufacturing Engineering team by taking workload stemming from organization and collaboration from engineering resources to free up their bandwidth for engineering tasks Lead daily standups on goals and risks during equipment installation and commissioning to motivate team and maximize rate of progress Ability to forecast risks to cost,scope and timeand gather the right resources to mitigate them Establish a project structure and track actions, due dates, and assignees, and diligently keep track to ensuretimelycompletion Establish critical path and escalate issues which gate progress appropriately as they arise Display a positive attitude and practice strong work ethic that reflects the mission,philosophyand goals of Tesla. Be open to feedback anddemonstratedrive to learn and continuously improve Demonstrate experience with data analysis and standard project management data visualization tools Ensure quality, safety, and documentation are prioritized during all aspects of the project environment, health, and safety aretaken into accountin all activities and manufacturing validations What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience Can communicate with technical and non-technical (management) teams effectively Able to prioritize effectively and stay organized under pressure Excellent written and verbal communication skillsrequired Strong bias for action Interest in adding or improving processes where appropriate Experience in Production/Manufacturing environment, capital equipment, and new product introduction is preferred Ability to adapt to changes quickly Ability to be effective as a matrix manager 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: 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 Associate Technical Program Mgr - $87,120 - $130,680/annual salary Technical Program Mgr - $100,800 - $151,200/annual salary Sr Technical Program Mgr - $130,320 - $195,480/annual salary Staff Technical Program Mgr - $151,920 - $227,880/annual salary Sr Staff Technical Program Mgr - $172,800 - $259,200/annual salary Principal Technical Program Mgr - $201,600 - $302,400/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels 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.