Sr. Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.

At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!

- Own the full lifecycle of new network build programs, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure

- Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk/issue registers

- Coordinate cross-functional teams across network engineering, field operations, construction, procurement, vendors, and key stakeholders

- Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and cost risks associated with network builds

- Manage vendor and contractor performance for network construction, equipment installation, and testing

- Ensure alignment with architecture standards, security requirements, and operational readiness criteria

- Facilitate technical design & build reviews, approvals, and go/no-go decisions for network cutovers and handovers to support team

- Support lab and field testing, acceptance testing, and troubleshooting during new network deployments

- Assist with configuration standards, Bill of Materials (BOM) validation, and technical specifications

- Participate in root-cause analysis for issues discovered during build or commissioning phases

- Experience in IT physical infrastructure (switches, Wi-Fi access points, fiber, copper, etc)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience

- 5+ years of experience in technical program/project management with a strong foundation in network engineering

- Proven track record leading complex network infrastructure or telecom build programs (campus, data center, WAN, or service-provider environments)

- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: routing, switching, IP addressing, VLANs, QoS, high availability, and network security principles

- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills

- Ability to balance program oversight with hands-on technical engagement

- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program/project management certification.

- Networking certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP is a plus but not required

- Experience with large-scale network builds involving fiber, structured cabling, wireless infrastructure, or cloud connectivity

- Familiarity with ITIL, Agile/Scrum, or hybrid delivery methodologies

- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently

- Practical problem solving under pressure

- Excellent documentation skills

- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with teams

- Self-driven with an analytical mind with a bias for action

- Automotive / manufacturing experience is a plus but not required

- Energetic person who thrives in fast-pace and challenging environments

- Drive and persistence to engage with teams to clear obstacles

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

· Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop

· E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas

· You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses

· We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.