Technical Program Manager, Central Utilities

In this role, you ll own and drive the Central Utilities (CU) portfolio at Gigafactory Texas - serving as the single accountable owner for chilled water, process cooling, compressed air, HVAC, electrical distribution, water/wastewater systems, and sustainable energy programs. You will ensure that utility capacity, reliability, and efficiency keep pace with production ramps and future factory programs. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in technical program management, central utility and critical infrastructure systems, multidisciplinary design leadership, capacity modeling, sustainability and energy management, and cross-functional execution for large-scale manufacturing programs.

• Serve as the single owner of the GFTX Central Utilities portfolio, accountable for current-state reliability, capacity planning, and long-range infrastructure strategy
• Own end-to-end program execution for CU projects from concept and feasibility through design, construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations
• Manage multiple concurrent CU projects and initiatives, driving scope definition, budget development, schedule management, and risk mitigation while prioritizing based on production impact, capacity constraints, and strategic alignment
• Establish and lead CU governance meetings, providing leadership with clear visibility into utility system health, capacity status, active project progress, and forward-looking risks
• Coordinate across Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Facilities, EHS, and external engineering firms, specialty consultants, and equipment vendors to ensure CU programs are fully integrated with broader site infrastructure and production plans
• Collaborate with corporate Tesla EHS leadership to support sustainability and environmental broader energy and environmental commitments
• Manage concise leadership communications including technical risks, program health, key decisions, resource needs, and financial forecasts while maintaining detailed project schedules, risk registers, and action trackers across the CU portfolio
• Degree in Engineering, or a related technical discipline; PE license, PMP, LEED, CEM, or similar certifications preferred, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, or engineering leadership with demonstrated delivery of large-scale mechanical/utility infrastructure programs (chilled water plants, compressed air, HVAC, electrical distribution, water/wastewater) in manufacturing, data center, or industrial environments
• Track record of managing multiple concurrent capital projects under aggressive timelines, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, and construction oversight
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and utility load calculations, with familiarity in building codes, mechanical/electrical standards, and permitting processes relevant to utility infrastructure
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and establish governance frameworks, reporting cadences, and decision-making structures for infrastructure portfolios
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate production forecasts and capacity data into infrastructure investment strategies and present complex technical information clearly to leadership audiences
• Experience in automotive manufacturing, battery production, semiconductor, or data center environments preferred; familiarity with scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project), BIM/Revit, and dashboarding platforms preferred

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