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Sr. Technical Project Manager Job Category Engineering & Information Technology Location Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Req. ID 212505 Job Type Full-time Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program What to Expect Tesla's Automation Development team is at the forefront of building innovative automation equipment. This team is building the next generation of equipment that will allow our operations team to produce amazing vehicles at best-in-class quality and rate; in a safe and ergonomic environment. We are seeking a Sr. Technical Project Manager to focus on supporting the project management aspects of our equipment design and build lifecycle. In this role, you will function as the key liaison between the manufacturing engineering team responsible for specifying the equipment requirements, and the technical team responsible for the development and execution of the automation equipment. The Project Manager will work intimately with these teams to manage high visibility / value projects and will apply project management skills to ensure the timely and efficient execution of the projects. What You'll Do Work intimately with manufacturing engineering teams to define, implement and drive project requirements, workflows and plans. Manage timelines, resources, communications, quality, risks, whilst uncovering roadblocks, defining critical paths, identifying resource constraints, and any other issues that arise. Finalize project scope, define initial assumptions, and secure project resources. Monitor budgets and spending to match closely. Provide insight around potential risks and opportunities, resolve conflict, initiate resolution and deliver results. Identify and document all project milestones and deliverables and keep project plans up to date at all times, including resource allocations, tracking hours, monitoring schedules, milestones, deliverables, updating percentage completion, etc. Lead cross-functional teams in design reviews, functional testing, and. installation. Includes resource & dependency alignment, coordination of activities, and transparent communication of project status and risk. Escalate schedule delays due to issues and risks. Track and manage change requests to scope and obtain approval if necessary. Lead and develop all activities around project kickoffs, scope definition, design reviews, acceptance testing, and weekly progress reports. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 5+ years of program/project management experience in a fast paced, highly fluid environment or other evidence of exceptional ability. Familiarity with Agile principles. Demonstrated, applied experience delivering complex programs and projects. Experience aligning with project stakeholders, engineering designers, and equipment builders. Experience with complex electromechanical equipment. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project. Travel to manufacturing locations to lead equipment installation and commissioning (travel 25%-40%) 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 Voluntar 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 Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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