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Program Manager, PLM

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
What To Expect
Tesla is seeking an experienced professional who will fit into a Program Management role that supports product development during every phase of lifecycle. This role sits at the intersection of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), program execution, and product engineering operations, ensuring that every component, specification, and revision is accurate, traceable, and aligned with Tesla’s rapid innovation goals.

What You'll Do

  • Define product structures, configuration schemas, and access control schemas for new products within CAD/PLM systems and internal engineering tools
  • Execute product structure population, evolution, and consolidation activities according to program requirements and milestones
  • Define requirements for product structure data consolidation, augmentation, configuration, and integration, and implement these into internal engineering tools
  • Create and maintain dashboards to assess the quality and maturity of program data continuously and in real time
  • Complete program data audits based on program needs and milestones
  • Lead the development, rollout, and training of new PLM processes, procedures, standards, and system enhancements


  • What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience using industry-standard PLM/CAD products (ENOVIA 3DX/CATIA V6) in multidisciplinary (hardware/software) consumer product design
  • Minimum 2 years of program or project management experience, including at least one complete product development cycle
  • Ability to work independently under tight deadlines with limited resources and a strong bias toward action
  • Comprehensive knowledge of bill of materials structure, change control, and product lifecycle management standards
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills for working in a highly cross-functional environment
  • Exceptional organization and delegation skills with a proven track record of owning product roadmaps and delivering projects on time
  • Demonstrated Proficiency in Microsoft office business tools


  • Benefits
    Compensation and 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

    $76,000 - $144,000/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.

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    Salary : $76,000 - $144,000

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