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Technical Program Manager, Reliability & Test

Tesla

Tesla

IT, Operations
Fremont, CA, USA
Posted on Thursday, September 5, 2024
What to Expect

The Reliability and Test team is a cross functional, cross programs and cross systems organization whose mission is to ensure that every vehicle product is meeting our strict requirements for functionality, durability, strength and abuse. It encompasses mechanical, electrical, thermal and systems verification and validation through characterization and accelerated life testing.

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager who is willing to undertake amazing challenges of managing test programs by connecting all stakeholders, managing priorities and expectations, feeding back test results and concerns in order to create uncompromised and reliable vehicle products.

What You’ll Do
  • Own the scope, schedule, implementation and tracking of test projects and results from start to finish
  • Set goals, track deliverables, manage expectations, identify risk and drive mitigations across all stages of the project
  • Work with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Service Engineering, Supply Chain and the engineering leadership team to gather new requirements scope and timelines and escalate issues to ensure prompt resolution
  • Aide in driving conversations and issues to closure, defining next steps, and ensuring follow-ups are owned
  • Influence without reporting structure and operate without guidance
  • Resolve conflict productively across teams
  • Maximize productivity in a constantly changing environment of shifting priorities
What You’ll Bring
  • 2-3 years of experience in an engineering environment with responsibility for implementing or managing change
  • Demonstrated experience in technical program management with many cross functional teams
  • Deep technical knowledge of engineering fundamentals, in mechanical, electrical and software engineering
  • Problem solver with a talent for approaching complex challenges with a positive outlook
  • Exceptional organization and communication skills