Technical Program Manager, Factory Design Robotics

Tesla's Factory Design TeamTesla's Factory Design team designs and develops future factories and is at the fore front of automation for all material flow. This includes managing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRSs), conveyor systems, and many other cutting-edge role will support the successful design and launch of AMR technology as part of the PMO, offering an exciting opportunity to drive real impact at the intersection of robotics, software, material flow, and data, ensuring project alignment with broader timelines, stakeholder communication, and execution. Strong program management skills are essential for leading great robot design, identifying new features, generating insights, managing Capex and maintaining program updates for engineers and leadership. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, program management skills, and a data-driven mindset to optimize execution and decision-making. Strong engineering and project management fundamentals are required to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment as part of a strong, flexible, and highly motivated team to accomplish some of the most ambitious projects being attempted in any industry today.The team operates in CA, TX, and NV with frequent travel to Tesla factories.ResponsibilitiesProject Tracking & Risk Management: Maintain a clear overview of all ongoing AMR projects, identify risks early, and drive mitigation strategies. Clearly communicate priorities cross functionally and ensure product expectations are alignedData Analytics & Impact Assessment: Analyze robotic fleet performance, assess product impact, and translate findings into actionable insights with easy visualization of dataProduct Readiness & Testing: Understand requirements, prepare a long-term vision for product validation and evaluate the product's performance through testing to ensure its readiness for productionProcess Optimization: Contribute to continuously refining material flow processes and enhance productivity, collaboration, and execution speed. Be ready and willing to pivot as needed keeping in mind engineering preferencesBusiness development: Identify new areas and scope for the AMRs within material flow processes, explore new features, and drive efficiency across material deliveryRequirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Management Information Systems or equivalent experience5+ years technical experience in program or project management preferably in robotics and automationExcellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to synthesize complex technical information into clear, concise reports and presentationsStrong understanding of software development processes, tools, and experience with one or more high-level and low-level programming languagesCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program