Engineering Program Manager, Autopilot & Electronic Systems

The Engineering Program Manager is an integral part of the Autopilot and Electronic Systems Engineering Team. This role will be responsible for managing product development programs for Tesla vehicle controllers. The primary objective is to ensure program success through planning, executing, and communicating, while driving effective collaboration of cross-functional teams within Tesla's fast-paced, mission-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering program goals, scope, and requirements are clearly defined, documented, and aligned with stakeholders
• Create program roadmaps and detailed timelines outlining milestones, critical paths, and deliverables
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely program delivery through effective coordination
• Ensure team efforts align with project goals, optimizing productivity by steering teams away from non-critical activities
• Track engineering sample demand and supply, coordinating with supply chain teams to meet program milestones
• Manage scope and schedule changes to minimize impact on program goals
• Track and manage potential risks with mitigation and contingency plans to minimize impact on program timelines and deliverables
• Maintain open communication with stakeholders, ensuring their expectations are understood and managed
• Monitor progress and provide regular updates on program status, including key metrics, wins, challenges, and escalations
• Continuously refine project management methodologies and implement process improvements for cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and program outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in product development, ideally with experience shipping products in medium-to-high volume industries
• 1+ years of experience in program management within an engineering or technical environment
• Proven ability to rapidly grasp complex technical concepts
• Strong attention to detail, coupled with excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills
• 3+ years of experience in program management within an engineering or technical industry, leading cross-functional teams in the design, development, and delivery of complex technical products preferred
• Proven experience in leading system-level product development, overseeing end-to-end product development of complex hardware systems
• Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements and refining project management methodologies to boost team efficiency
• Hands-on design engineering experience in PCBA design or electromechanical product design is highly valued
• Familiarity with plastic injection molding, die casting, stamping, PCB circuit design, PCBA debugging, or PCBA manufacturing, in high-volume production environments

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
$88,000 - $150,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.