Program Manager, Vehicle Attributes

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

The Vehicle Attributes Team is responsible for leading all aspects of the driving experience related to Vehicle Dynamics and NVH on all current and future Tesla vehicle products. Our team collaborates with cross-functional partners such as Firmware, Design Engineering, and Chassis Controls to deliver the best-in-class ride, steering, handling, and braking attributes for Tesla.An Attributes Program Manager is responsible for organization, technical resolution, manufacturing and commercial alignment, and program scheduling of all vehicle attributes development in support of current and future vehicle programs across Vehicle Dynamics, Modelling, and NVH.What You'll Do

• Lead maintenance of program schedules in coordination with cross-functional technical (program, design, development, integration, etc), manufacturing and commercial teams as necessary.
• Manage test development plan together with team Project leads for both Vehicle Dynamics and NVH to assist in scheduling of tests, vehicles, outside facilities, resources and other needs of the team.
• Manage attribute health and associated budgets for each platform and represent the team's interests in cross-functional meetings.
• Serve as the Attributes point of contact between commodity engineering and vehicle level engineering program managers to align development plans with key program and hardware release milestones.
• Support vehicle fleet management and coordinate with Workshop Managers to ensure vehicle updates are performed in a timely manner according to development schedule milestones.
• Coordinate efficiencies in engineering development, test, and validation schedules on a risk-based approach across all attribute activities for proving grounds, test sites, travels, and vehicle reworks.
• Develop methodologies, engineering tools, project and file organizational methods that can be implemented to improve efficiencies within the team.What You'll Bring
  • A degree preferred, technical degrees related also acceptable.
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain or program management with an emphasis on automotive.
  • Hands-on experience in vehicle systems or other vehicle related interests.
  • Experience with full product cycles from prototype to production.
  • Working knowledge of CATIA and ENOVIA PLM system or the like.
  • Working knowledge of program management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Confluence.
  • Passion for sustainable energy and automotive preferred.Compensation and BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
    • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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.
    • Employee Assistance Program.
    • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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: $88,000 - $186,000/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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, 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.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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