Technical Program Manager, Interiors
This role focuses on defining, driving, and implementing program requirements for interior systems and components from concept to mass production and sustaining across Tesla factory locations in Fremont, Shanghai, and Berlin. The Program Manager will derive workflows, timelines, communication channels, risk assessments, and mitigation plans while identifying critical paths and resolving issues during the launch and validation phases. Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Design Studio, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, NPI, Production, and Service is essential to establish a new program cadence and ensure successful global implementation. What You'll Do
- Define and drive program requirements, workflows, and timelines for interior systems from concept to mass production
- Collaborate with suppliers to align their timelines with program deliverables and manage engineering changes impacting cost and timing
- Establish a roadmap to support the launch of new features and functionality in the product lineup
- Lead global pilot launches by building cross-functional partnerships and driving results across the organization
- Identify risks, resolve conflicts, and provide actionable solutions to ensure program readiness and timely delivery
- Document milestones, monitor schedules, and update program plans to maintain accurate progress tracking
- Support Tesla test engineering teams and suppliers to execute DVP plans and ensure timely validation of systems and components
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in product development, ideally with multiple delivered products in medium-to-high volume industries
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills for working in a highly cross-functional environment
- Experience in fast-paced settings with end-to-end product deployment from concept through successful launch
- Knowledge of seating, interiors, and vehicle architectures with familiarity in BOM, 3DX PLM, and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to manage diverse teams and work cross-functionally with attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in project management and communication tools such as Confluence, Jira, and scheduling software
Compensation and 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
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