Sr. Technical Project Manager, Optimus

Tesla's Optimus program is building a future of sustainable abundance and we are building a team that designs and builds the automated manufacturing machines. You'll be at the center of one of the most ambitious manufacturing launches in Tesla's history, and likely the world's, driving rapid equipment development and deployment on the Optimus production line.

We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to oversee the project management aspects of our equipment design and build lifecycle. In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between the manufacturing engineering team, responsible for defining equipment requirements, and the technical team, tasked with designing, building, and programming automation equipment. You will manage high-visibility, high-value projects, applying project management expertise to ensure timely and efficient execution.

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables, developing detailed plans, timelines, and milestones aligned with organizational objectives
• Manage budgets, timelines, and team resources to keep projects on track and within scope
• Collaborate with product, quality, test, and manufacturing engineering teams to foster a high-performing, cross-functional team environment
• Understand technical requirements, architectures, and constraints, guiding teams through trade-offs to ensure technical feasibility
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, anticipating blockers and developing contingency plans
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and provide regular progress reports to project teams and leadership
• Travel to manufacturing locations to lead equipment installation and commissioning (estimated travel: 5-25%)

• 5+ years of program or project management experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, or equivalent evidence of exceptional ability
• Proven experience delivering complex programs and projects on time and within budget
• Demonstrated ability to align with project stakeholders, engineering designers, and equipment builders
• Experience with complex electromechanical equipment, preferably in a manufacturing or automation context
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechatronics, or equivalent), or equivalent experience