Sr Technical Program Manager, Energy

Tesla

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to support the growth of our global energy business. The Energy portfolio covers Tesla’s residential (Solar Panels, Solar Roof, Powerwall) and commercial/industrial (Megapack, Powerpack) energy generation and storage products as well as energy services. As an Energy TPM, you will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy on your programs while contributing to the development of tools and processes that improve the organization’s productivity. 

The Technical Program Management team partners closely with business, engineering teams and product teams to deliver impactful and scalable initiatives. This individual will drive new and ongoing strategic initiatives for Tesla Energy, interface daily with software, infrastructure, and operations teams to define and drive development of new and existing programs. 

We are looking for a TPM with strong fundamentals and experience in end to end program management as well as technical understanding of the systems and entirety of the energy landscape. You will be expected to drive technical discussions between different product teams and ensure that all programs are aligned with the technical roadmap. You will also be responsible for conducting business and technical reviews with leadership and executive teams on a regular basis. You will be a positive influencer across diverse teams, be able to effectively rally support for your initiatives, and be able to help deeply technical teams create simple solutions to meet your program goals. You are able to handle business escalations with a data-driven approach to build trust with your stakeholders and Senior Leaders. 

Requirements

  • 8+ years Technical Program Management experience  
  • Experience with large-scale initiatives 
  • Education/Experience in computer science, software engineering, and/or related technical field   
  • Solid foundation in software engineering principles  
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Exceptional organizational as well as written and verbal communication skills to drive projects across multiple programs and manage stakeholder expectations 
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing requirements quickly
  • Ability to build strong, sustainable relationships with diverse internal and external partners at all levels  
  • Proficiency in project management tools – MS office suite, Confluence, Jira