About this opportunity
Tesla lists this Sr. Technical Program Manager, Production Control opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives within Production Control supporting Gigafactory Texas (GFTX). This role is responsible for driving strategic programs that improve material flow, warehouse operations, transportation, inventory management, and overall manufacturing efficiency across the factory.
The ideal candidate is an operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, is comfortable working across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, finance, and operations, and can independently drive initiatives from concept through execution. Success in this role requires exceptional analytical skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence without direct authority.
What You'll Do Lead cross-functional programs that improve end-to-end material flow, production control, and supply chain performance across GFTX
Develop and execute strategic initiatives to reduce operating costs, improve inventory efficiency, increase throughput, and enhance factory scalability
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, Industrial Engineering, and Operations to remove bottlenecks and strengthen execution
Build business cases with financial analysis, operational modeling, and data-driven recommendations to prioritize investments and improvements
Own complex projects from concept through implementation, managing scope, schedule, risks, stakeholder alignment, and delivery
Analyze operational data to identify trends, quantify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement across warehousing, transportation, inventory, supplier operations, and production planning
Establish KPIs, reporting, and governance for operational visibility; lead executive reviews; and support factory expansion and major cross-functional initiatives at GFTX
What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Operations Program Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional operational programs in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools; experience building financial models, business cases, and executive-level presentations
Exceptional project management, organization, and communication skills
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority; comfortable deciding with incomplete information and a high bias for action
Experience in automotive, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, or industrial operations preferred
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
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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