Lead Product Manager, Charging Product Programs

Tesla's Energy Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated individual to manage the near and long term roadmap for AC and Supercharging.

This is a cross-functional role that requires coordination between many different groups within and outside of Tesla. As part of the engineering team, you will manage the internal and externally generated hardware and software roadmap requests.

You will use your engineering background to understand the organizational requirements necessary to fulfill requests and work with cross functional leaders to define final scope and timing of solutions.

You will communicate and present project portfolio status to executive leadership, highlight risks, and develop recovery plans in the event of project slip or change requests.

You will be based out of the Bay Area (Palo Alto) with the expectation of some travel to other Tesla facilities as program needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Work with project management, hardware design, compliance, manufacturing, facilities, service, reliability, supply chain, cloud and embedded software, and Tesla business leaders to identify and scope projects for key charging hardware and software features
• Serve as the primary conduit into the engineering organization to deliver, manage, and communicate external stakeholder needs
• Manage the roadmap for hardware, software, and key organizational milestones
• Ensure correct prioritization within the organization for full product lifecycle needs
• Identify and help resolve strategic business risks
• Define processes and communication structures that will improve risk and change management

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in project, product, or engineering management
• Clear and concise communicator with excellent verbal and presentation skills
• Demonstrated experience in the management of engineering projects through mass production or deployment
• Demonstrated understanding of hardware product design life cycles
• Demonstrated understanding of software engineering development processes
• Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
• Skills with common program management tools, software, and practices
• Degree in Engineering discipline, preferably Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

$124,000 - $258,000 / annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.