This senior program manager role drives strategic execution across engineering, design management, construction, and infrastructure delivery, reporting to the Bay Area Infrastructure Leader. It is a key partnership in shaping and scaling Tesla
Responsibilities
Program management for large and small cap engineering, design, and construction initiatives across Tesla
Partner with Engineering, Design Management, Construction Management, and Infrastructure teams to support their successful delivery in scope, schedule, budget, risk, and dependencies; establish governance, milestones, and decision gates
Serve as the primary executive reporting point for program health, developing dashboards, leadership briefings, and escalation frameworks that translate technical progress into strategic insights
Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, construction, workplace, facilities, real estate, EHS, security, finance, and procurement team with urgency and precision
Build and mature program management standards: templates, workflows, KPIs, and tooling
Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; escalating with data-driven recommendations and solutions to keep programs on track
Champion continuous improvement: refine processes, tools, and collaboration models to increase velocity, reduce waste, and enhance execution quality
Requirements
Bachelor
7+ years of progressive experience in engineering, construction, design management, or infrastructure program management
Demonstrated success in executive-facing roles: delivering clear, concise, and actionable updates to senior leadership; influencing without authority
Deep understanding of the full project lifecycle: from pre-development, design, permitting, and procurement through construction, commissioning, and handover
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills: ability to synthesize complex data into strategic narratives and operational plans
Self-driven, intellectually curious, and energized by challenge. Thrives in high-velocity, ambiguous environments and delivers results under pressure
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to build trust, align teams, and drive consensus across technical, operational, and business leaders
Benefits
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)
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
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)
About the Company
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable abundance.
