Transportation Program Manager

The Transportation Program Manager is an essential part of Tesla s GFNV Transportation Team, which falls under the umbrella of Gigafactory Workforce. Employees working in this role are supporting the drive towards completing Tesla s mission-to accelerate the world s transition to sustainable energy. As a Transportation Program Manager, you will be working under the guidance of the Staff Transportation Manager with a key focus on improving the Nevada Tesla transportation program, which combines elements of commuter service and inter-campus shuttle. The program is a 24/7 operation administered by Tesla staff but operated by a private vendor. Tesla s ideal candidate will have a planning background and experience with GIS, GTFS datasets, CAD/AVL systems, and schedule optimization software such as HASTUS, OptiBus, or Remix. This is a salaried position that may require working outside in extreme environments, working at heights, and prolonged periods of repetitious duties including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

• Support the Staff Transportation Manager in monitoring contractor performance through the creation of BI/Power BI dashboards to establish and track appropriate KPIs
• Facilitate ongoing improvements by working on various data-oriented projects to support data-driven decision making
• Generate automation through the use of AI and related reporting tools to facilitate timely dissemination of key events and operational updates
• Utilize optimization software to create vehicle blocks and run cuts to analyze efficiency ratios between vehicles and routes
• Create and coordinate a GTFS framework for a closed-loop system
• Manage time and tasks effectively with a sense of urgency
• Provide an exceptional customer experience to all stakeholders, both internal and external
• Experience in planning with a background in transportation highly preferred, including familiarity with open and closed-loop transportation systems and optimizing for efficiency across real-world variables such as customers, assets, traffic, and the built environment
• Proficiency with transportation-specific tools and technologies, including GIS tools and datasets, GTFS datasets, CAD/AVL systems, and schedule optimization software such as HASTUS, OptiBus, or Remix
• Experience creating transportation schedules with an understanding of their financial impact
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think independently and outside the box
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage and follow through on multiple assignments simultaneously
• Demonstrated reliability and excellent attendance, essential for team success

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