Staff Technical Program Manager, Network Builds

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of new network infrastructure builds. This role combines strong program leadership with solid network engineering expertise. You will drive complex network build programs from planning through execution and handover, while staying closely engaged in the technical design, validation, and deployment activities required for successful delivery.

• Own the full lifecycle of new network build programs, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk/issue registers
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across network engineering, field operations, construction, procurement, vendors, and key stakeholders
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and cost risks associated with network builds
• Manage vendor and contractor performance for network construction, equipment installation, and testing
• Ensure alignment with architecture standards, security requirements, and operational readiness criteria
• Facilitate technical design & build reviews, approvals, and go/no-go decisions for network cutovers and handovers to support team
• Support lab and field testing, acceptance testing, and troubleshooting during new network deployments
• Assist with configuration standards, Bill of Materials (BOM) validation, and technical specifications
• Participate in root-cause analysis for issues discovered during build or commissioning phases
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of experience in technical program/project management with a strong foundation in network engineering
• Proven track record leading complex network infrastructure or telecom build programs (campus, data center, WAN, or service-provider environments)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: routing, switching, IP addressing, VLANs, QoS, high availability, and network security principles
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to balance program oversight with hands-on technical engagement
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program/project management certification.
• Networking certifications such as CCNP, CCIE JNCIP, JNCIE or equivalent.
• Experience with large-scale network builds involving fiber, structured cabling, wireless infrastructure, or cloud connectivity
• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile/Scrum, or hybrid delivery methodologies

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

$96,000 - $384,000/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.