Technical Program Manager, Megafactory

What to Expect Tesla is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead and scale quality management systems across the organization. This senior leadership role will drive strategic program management, team oversight, and cross-functional execution to deliver transformative improvements to Tesla's global quality systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry standards. What You'll Do Define and own the strategic roadmap for quality systems enhancements, identifying high-impact opportunities across Tesla's Megafactory California and prioritizing initiatives that address systemic gaps, bottlenecks, and scalability challenges Lead and mentor a team of quality systems engineers and technicians, fostering collaboration, professional development, and accountability to achieve program milestones and key results (OKRs) Manage a portfolio of complex, cross-functional programs involving multiple departments, sites, and external partners; allocate resources, mitigate risks, and provide executive-level status updates to senior leadership Champion standardization of "best practices" enterprise-wide, facilitating alignment between global teams and driving adoption of scalable solutions Oversee comprehensive training programs, change management, and user adoption strategies, serving as the escalation point for high-level stakeholder queries and issue resolution Direct internal and external auditing processes, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts to maintain certification (e.g., ISO 9001, NRTL) and exceed regulatory requirements Communicate quality system health, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders, influencing policy and investment decisions What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience 6+ years of experience in quality systems, process engineering, or related fields, with at least 4+ years in a technical program or people management role Deep expertise in quality management standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AIAG) and proven success leading certification or audit programs at scale Strong program/project management experience, including tools like Jira, Asana, or MS Project, with a track record of delivering multi-year initiatives on time and within scope Demonstrated leadership in matrixed, cross-functional environments, with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across diverse global teams Self-motivated with "message to Garcia" dependability and bias for action Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities to articulate complex technical strategies, data integrity issues, and business impacts to non-technical audiences Proven ability to thrive in ambiguity, make high-stakes decisions with incomplete data, and drive results through initiative and innovation Adaptability, resilience, and a growth mindset in a fast-paced, high-growth environment 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: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 $100,800 - $151,200/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. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.