Tesla is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead and scale quality management systems across the organization. This senior leadership role will drive strategic program management team oversight and cross-functional execution to deliver transformative improvements to Teslas global quality systems ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry standards.
Define and own the strategic roadmap for quality systems enhancements identifying high-impact opportunities across Teslas Megafactory California and prioritizing initiatives that address systemic gaps bottlenecks and scalability challenges
Lead and mentor a team of quality systems engineers and technicians fostering collaboration professional development and accountability to achieve program milestones and key results OKRs
Manage a portfolio of complex cross-functional programs involving multiple departments sites and external partners allocate resources mitigate risks and provide executive-level status updates to senior leadership
Champion standardization of best practices enterprise-wide facilitating alignment between global teams and driving adoption of scalable solutions
Oversee comprehensive training programs change management and user adoption strategies serving as the escalation point for high-level stakeholder queries and issue resolution
Direct internal and external auditing processes compliance monitoring and continuous improvement efforts to maintain certification e.g. ISO 9001 NRTL and exceed regulatory requirements
Communicate quality system health performance metrics and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders influencing policy and investment decisions
Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
6 years of experience in quality systems process engineering or related fields with at least 4 years in a technical program or people management role
Deep expertise in quality management standards ISO 9001 IATF 16949 AIAG and proven success leading certification or audit programs at scale
Strong programproject management experience including tools like Jira Asana or MS Project with a track record of delivering multi-year initiatives on time and within scope
Demonstrated leadership in matrixed cross-functional environments with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across diverse global teams
Self-motivated with message to Garcia dependability and bias for action
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities to articulate complex technical strategies data integrity issues and business impacts to non-technical audiences
Proven ability to thrive in ambiguity make high-stakes decisions with incomplete data and drive results through initiative and innovation
Adaptability resilience and a growth mindset in a fast-paced high-growth environment
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
401k 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
Expected Compensation
100800 - 151200annual 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.