Sr. Technical Program Manager, Datacenter Planning & Delivery, AI Data Center Development

Datacenter Technical Program Manager (TPM) role focused on AI builds/clusters include a strong technical background in hardware deployment, data center infrastructure, and program management for large-scale AI/high-performance computing (HPC) systems. This role involves coordinating cross- functional teams (engineering, supply chain, operations, vendors) to design, build, deploy, and scale HPC clusters in Tesla owned/built data centers.

This position is based in the Tesla Austin Gigafactory.

Tesla is a fast moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The successful candidate will be a self-starter; motivated with expert overall Program Management expertise.

• Program Management: Lead cross-functional , global/matrixed teams ; manage schedules , risks, dependencies and deliverables across hardware, software, construction and facilities teams. Build strong relationships between various cross functional teams
• Drive end-to-end large scale GPU cluster builds and deployments
• Gathering requirements, scope, helping prioritization, resources, budget and planning for all phases of the Program life cycle
• Drive organizational alignment and efficiency by coordinating with multi-functional leads and streamlining processes
• Serve as the first point of escalation for the project team
• Technical Acumen: Understand GPU server design, cluster architecture, system monitoring/instrumentation (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and supply chain/ODM-OEM coordination for reliable assembly
• Datacenter design concepts - power/cooling technologies, Datacenter construction
• Leadership & Communication: Present to senior leadership, manage vendors/customers and resolve issues in ambiguous or high-pressure environments
• Report on overall program status, providing insights, risks and recommendations to senior management
• 7 to 10+ years in technical program/project management, with direct experience in hardware systems, data center deployments or AI/ML Infrastructure
• Hands-on or strong familiarity with high - performance computing (HPC), GPU clusters, datacenter power/cooling, networking and Infrastructure deployment
• Ability to match the Tesla fast pace & culture

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