The New Site Opening Manager plays a critical role in developing and launching world-class facilities for one of the most progressive brands in the world. As Tesla continues to expand its global footprint, this role is responsible for ensuring new locations are thoughtfully planned, fully operational, and ready to deliver an exceptional experience for our customers and teams from day one.
The ideal candidate understands the complexity of opening new facilities and thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. This role requires strong organizational and project management skills, exceptional communication, and the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will coordinate across multiple functions, proactively identify and resolve challenges, and ensure every aspect of a new site opening is executed to a high standard.
If you are passionate about creating world-class facilities, solving complex problems, and being part of a fast-paced team building the future, we want to hear from you. This position can be based in Fremont, CA or Austin, TX.
- Manage relationships and expectations across multiple stakeholders, providing clear communication and regular status updates from initial planning through site opening
- Perform critical site checks during each phase of the opening process to identify blockers, risks, and opportunities and drive timely resolution
- Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and proactively communicate project status, risks, and required actions
- Partner closely with Infrastructure and support teams to provide feedback on Real Estate, Design, Construction, Facilities, Security, EHS, IT, Field Operations, and Customer Programs teams to ensure all site requirements are completed
- Work as a support system for regional and site leadership leading up to opening and continue to provide operational support
- Identify opportunities to improve the site-opening process, establish best practices, and create scalable solutions that can be applied across future openings
- Coordinate the ordering and delivery of equipment, products, and materials; track shipments; follow up on delayed purchase orders; and escalate issues to ensure critical deliverables are received on time
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project management, operations, construction, facilities, real estate, or related field
- Demonstrated experience managing and supporting successful site openings, construction projects, or complex operational initiatives
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and internal and external stakeholders simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of an organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges with minimal guidance and in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel up to 70% of the time, including frequent travel to new and developing locations
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