Program Manager, Collision Performance

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and organized Program Manager to lead the performance management of our Internal Collision network. This role is crucial in supporting our operational excellence and requires a candidate who excels at streamlining processes and creating standardized systems.

This position can be based at any location where Tesla operates a Collision Center.

• Collaborate with executive leadership, finance, field operations, rental, fleet, recruiting, supply chain, and business intelligence to set goals and targets, and develop incentive programs

• Create project timelines and business cases to support long-term growth initiatives, managing progress from ideation through approval to execution, ensuring alignment and communication with stakeholders

• Set performance targets and conduct monthly meetings with stakeholders at various levels for learnings and action plans

• Integrate operational improvements and strategic objectives into growth forecasts

• Develop strategies to scale collision repair and rental operations, enhancing asset efficiency, employee experience, and personnel productivity

• Travel to field locations to consult on operations, identify improvement opportunities or headquarters as necessary

• Coordinate vendor activities, including recognition program awards, software provider purchase orders, and data provisioning

• Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience in the automotive service industry, rental car sector, or a similar field

• Proven ability to build financial business cases and demonstrate evidence-based decision-making skills to implement successful programs

• Exceptional organizational, time management, and creative problem-solving skills, particularly in dynamic environments

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio, and familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences across all organizational levels

• Willingness to travel (approximately 30%) and accommodate time differences to support all Tesla 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$88,000 - $162,000/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.