(Senior) Technical Program Manager - Power Electronics

(Senior) Technical Program Manager - Power Electronics

Tesla

Freiburg, Germany

What You’ll Do

• Translate complex technical stakeholder requirements into well-defined project scopes and actionable execution plans with clear ownership and responsibilities;
• Enable engineers to focus on development by proactively coordinating and organizing tasks;
• Create and maintain program 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;
• Oversee program scoping by coordinating cross-functional teams, assessing their needs, driving technical planning, evaluating options, and securing alignment across working and executive level stakeholders;
• Forecast and manage product development and launch costs and monitor cost impact of changes.

What You’ll Bring

• 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 consolidate large amounts of information into a clear plan;
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and a high sense of urgency;
• Skills with common workplace software, with the ability to formulate and supervise metrics.

Nice to have:

• Experience in the development of (power) electronics products, PCBA design/development/production;
• Experience in firmware / controls development for implementation in electronic hardware.