Sr. Program Manager, Site Programs & Employee Engagement

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a dynamic Sr. Program Manager to lead employee engagement initiatives at Gigafactory Nevada. This high-impact role will shape workplace culture, optimize non-production processes, and drive employee satisfaction through strategic programs. You'll collaborate directly with senior leadership to execute site-wide initiatives that align with Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do

Employee Engagement Strategy: Design, implement, and measure programs that foster a culture of recognition, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with production operations, facilities, HR, and talent management to align engagement efforts with business goals

Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in site programs and drive data-informed improvements to enhance employee experience

Stakeholder Management: Act as a central point of contact for short-term projects, ensuring alignment with executive priorities and timely delivery

Decision Support: Synthesize complex information into actionable insights for leadership, supporting strategic decisions on culture and engagement

Team Leadership: Lead a small team of program coordinators or specialists (2–5 members), providing guidance, mentoring, and accountability for deliverables

What You'll Bring

3 years of proven track record in employee engagement, change management, or program management

Strong analytical skills with experience in metrics-driven program evaluation

Excellent communication: articulate complex ideas clearly in writing, presentations, and stakeholder meetings

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing competing priorities under deadline pressure

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, or Communications or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience managing small teams and/or leading engagement initiatives in a manufacturing/operations environment preferred

Familiarity with HRIS systems or employee engagement platforms preferred

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

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