Deployment Program Manager, Optimus

Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 

Requirements

• 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 

Compensation and Benefits

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)