This senior role involves managing new product introductions for Powerwall, from initial prototype builds through to full production launches. The Senior Technical Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate build phases, and ensure successful product launches, while also mentoring junior team members.
Responsibilities
Support Engineering prototype A and B build phases (operations support and coordination, manage validation trial requests, ramp planning)
Lead C and D build phases (core team leadership, program schedule, build plan, materials coordination, build execution, allocation management, issue tracking)
Lead and mentor direct reports, helping them grow personally and professionally
Lead changes to sustaining products with minimal interruption to production flow
Understand available resources and allocate them appropriately
Understand how decisions in one area impact other departments and operational goals
Track details and manage actions to closure
Ensure cross-functional team adherence to NPI processes and procedures
Manage the cross-functional team to ensure successful launches of new products into the Gigafactory Nevada location
Lead build core team meetings to coordinate all aspects of prototype builds, set build plans and evaluate constraints
Lead, guide, and mentor junior team members
Drive material readiness with supply chain and material planning teams
Provide direction to project engineers for priorities and trial requirements
Own product roadmaps
Perform cost analyses to reduce product cost and manage inventory
Aid in the development and roll-out of NPI structure and processes
Coordinate with process and quality engineers to support new product roll outs
Requirements
Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 6 years experience in a mix of engineering and Project Management fields with evidence of exceptional ability managing multiple complex programs/projects simultaneously
Experience in R&D/Production/Manufacturing environment (semi-automated preferred)
Executive level communication skills, both verbal and written, to both technical and non-technical team members
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage large teams
Works well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to adapt to changes quickly
Command of English Language, both written and verbal
Benefits
Medical plans (options with $0 payroll deduction)
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
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Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans (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)
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
