Project Manager, Optimus

The Optimus Project Manager will be responsible for project management within the Optimus Manufacturing team at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, CA. This includes managing technically oriented projects from initial scoping exercises through to implementation, as well as driving continuous improvement projects with cross functional teams to drive Key Performance Indicators through the life of the product on an aggressive timeline. This role requires an exceptional capacity for cross-functional interaction and leadership.

The Project Manager will facilitate strong partnerships between cross-functional teams to develop a schedule for key deliverables, track their progress against these plans, and ensure projected goals against Key Performance Indicators are met with exceptional quality, performance and cost.

• Sustain aggressive continuous improvement plans to meet and exceed department KPI goals
• Manage cross-functional team to ensure successful launches of new initiatives for Optimus Manufacturing
• Oversee prioritization and resource allocation
• Understand how decisions in one area impact other departments and operational goals
• Track details and manage actions to closure
• Manage change control to ensure highest quality execution for sustained continuous improvement
• Provide direction for priorities and trial requirements
• Perform cost analyses to reduce product cost and manage inventory
• Coordinate with the process and quality engineers to support new product rollouts and changes

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 yrs. Experience in Project Management fields
• Experience in Production/Manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Can communicate with technical and non-technical team members effectively
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage large teams
• Works well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly

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

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.