Program Manager, Product Readiness, Robotaxi

About the role

What to Expect The Program Manager, Product Readiness is a cross-functional role rooted in coordination with various stakeholders on large-scale launch readiness initiatives that move the Robotaxi program forward. You will partner closely with engineering, development, service and operations teams to efficiently deliver on aggressive milestones, driving excellence in every release.  The ideal candidate brings strong program management skills, technical knowledge of vehicle software and hardware, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering a magical Robotaxi experience to our riders.  What You’ll Do Drive new market, market scaling & new feature operations launches from ideation through completion Work across teams to define ownership and decision-making, and maintain an organized roadmap to ensure stakeholder alignment on new initiatives Create & communicate launch plans, track readiness & report status, blockers & changes, providing clear visibility & direction to all stakeholders Collaborate with site level leaders to drive execution across operations, regulatory, software & hardware teams; getting hands-on to quickly & creatively resolve release-blocking issues Anticipate and mitigate risks to launch timelines, across regulatory, hardware/software & operations Lead the transition to sustaining operations, keeping close contact with customer experience and field teams to ensure optimal service quality Efficiently manage complex fleets of vehicles across several markets at scale, leading engineering retrofit efforts from investigation through execution to ensure updated and consistent hardware across the fleet What You’ll Bring Experience in operations, deployment, software, logistics, or new product/market launch and scaling A record of owning complex, cross-functional launches or rollouts through completion in ever-changing operating environments Experience building integrated plans across multiple teams and resolving dependencies affecting schedule, readiness, and execution Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to work autonomously and drive solutions in ambiguous problem spaces Comfort working through ambiguity, time pressure, and changing field conditions while maintaining structure and follow-through Ability to travel as needed 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 Expected Compensation $72,000 - $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.