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(Senior) Technical Program Manager (m/f/d)

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Tesla

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Product
  • Staufen im Breisgau

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in Engineering, strong English communication, problem-solving skills, ability to manage projects, detail orientation, proficiency in Excel, and the capacity to work independently.
  • You will translate technical requirements into project scopes, manage schedules and risks, enhance reporting tools, coordinate cross-functional teams, and oversee program costs and operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor or Master’s Degree in an Engineering field: Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar
  • Strong communicator in English, crucial for successful stakeholder management across various levels and organizations, additional German language for internal communication is a plus
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and maintain a strong bias for action
  • Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment, with proactive approach and can-do mindset
  • Excellent understanding (comprehension) of complex problems and ability to distill the message into a clear plan
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Skills with common workplace software, especially Excel, with the ability to formulate and supervise metrics

Responsibilities

  • Fundamentally comprehends and scrutinizes technical stakeholders' requirements and translates them into project scope with a clear execution plan and duties / obligations
  • Enable engineers to focus on development by proactively coordinating and organizing tasks
  • Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring deadlines are met by identifying risks early and implementing solutions through careful planning and continuous monitoring.
  • Own and enhance project reporting tools, including developing automated solutions to streamline visibility on progress, risks, and changes.
  • Define processes that will improve risk management and advise on best practices for documenting changes
  • Oversee operation scoping by coordinating cross-functional teams, assessing their needs, driving technical planning, evaluating options, and securing alignment across working and executive teams.
  • Manage program costs for R&D forecast and spend, COGS forecast model and monitor cost impact of changes

FAQs

What is the primary role of a (Senior) Technical Program Manager at Tesla Engineering Germany?

The primary role is to manage new energy design engineering projects, coordinating between various groups within and outside of Tesla, and guiding projects from concept through production ramp-up.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in an Engineering field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar is required.

Is fluency in German necessary for this position?

While strong communication skills in English are crucial, additional proficiency in German for internal communication is a plus.

What skills are essential for a successful Technical Program Manager?

Essential skills include outstanding problem-solving abilities, effective prioritization, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in workplace software, especially Excel.

How does the Technical Program Manager support the engineering team?

The Technical Program Manager enables engineers to focus on development by proactively coordinating and organizing tasks, creating and maintaining project schedules, and managing risks.

What is expected in terms of project reporting?

The Technical Program Manager is expected to own and enhance project reporting tools, developing automated solutions to improve visibility on project progress, risks, and changes.

What kind of work environment can a Technical Program Manager expect?

The work environment is dynamic, requiring the ability to work independently with a proactive approach and a can-do mindset.

How does the Technical Program Manager contribute to risk management?

They define processes to improve risk management and advise on best practices for documenting changes while assessing technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role involves contributing to the development of tools and processes that improve organizational productivity, providing opportunities for growth and professional development.

What is the role of the Technical Program Manager in cost management?

The Technical Program Manager manages program costs, including R&D forecasts, spending, and monitoring the cost impact of changes.

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Tesla

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.