Program Manager, Deployment, Optimus

What to Expect

We are looking for a Deployment Program Manager that will play a key role in scaling our Optimus data collection initiatives by identifying optimal locations, coordinating complex deployments, and continuously improving our operational processes with a strong focus on cross-collaboration and team success.

What You'll Do

• Travel to and scope potential locations for Optimus data collection initiatives, evaluating sites for technical feasibility, safety, and data quality potential
• Drive cross-collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to gather status updates, resolve blockers, and maintain accurate tracking within our project management platform
• Take end-to-end ownership of initiatives with holistic project thinking, ensuring seamless coordination from scoping through execution and follow-up
• Schedule external-facing initiatives and manage complex calendars across multiple teams and partners
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and optimize current workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and quality
• Proactively find areas where we can leverage resources and partnerships to scale future data collection initiatives
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality when handling sensitive deployment details, partner information, and Tesla IP

What You'll Bring

• Strong organization skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-moving environment
• Demonstrated experience in cross-collaboration and putting team success above individual success
• Customer-facing or sales experience is highly valued – ability to build strong external relationships and represent Tesla professionally
• Excellent scheduling and coordination skills with a track record of managing complex, multi-party initiatives
• Experience identifying and implementing process automation and optimization opportunities
• Comfort with frequent travel and the ability to quickly evaluate and adapt to new environments
• High degree of confidentiality and integrity in all aspects of work, first-principles approach to problem solving with end-to-end holistic project thinking and a passion for Tesla’s mission and excitement about the development of humanoid robotics

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

$88,000 - $132,000/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 / 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.