Network Technical Program Manager

As a Network infrastructure Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will play a critical role in managing and executing Telecom projects from start to finish. You will work closely with the design team, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Your technical expertise, organizational skills, and ability to effectively communicate will be key in coordinating and facilitating various aspects of the construction process. This position is based in the Tesla Austin Gigafactory.

Tesla is a fast moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The successful candidate will be a self-starter; motivated with expert overall Program Management expertise.

What You’ll Do

· Manage Network infrastructure projects - build strong relationships between various cross functional teams

· Track site execution and inspections to ensure work is performed according to safety guidelines and quality standards.

· Monitor project costs and expenses, comparing actuals against the budget while also Identifying cost-saving opportunities and suggest value engineering alternatives.

· Track and review contractor invoices. Compare and track baseline from actual and report variances. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Dev ops is a plus.

· Responsible for project buy-out including developing bid packages, working with Procurement to issue RFP’s, writing contracts and Scopes of Work, and issuing Work Orders. Conduct weekly review progress meetings with project teams to identify scope gaps, risks, project goals, and recovery plans

· Must be experienced in reading, interpreting, and implementing Contract Documents, Project Drawings and Specifications. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, local authorities, industry standards, and codes. Be able to communicate and coordinate with all project stakeholders from contractors, Design/Engineering, and QA/Commissioning teams

· Project Planning: Define the project scope, objectives, deliverables, and work breakdown structure. Develop comprehensive project plans that outline the tasks, timeline, and resources required.

· Project Scheduling and Timeline Development: Ability to develop comprehensive project schedules that include all project activities, dependencies, and milestones. Proficiency in using scheduling tools like Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera to create detailed Gantt charts and timelines. Identifying the critical path and ensuring that tasks on the critical path are prioritized to avoid delays in the project.

· Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Regularly reviewing the project’s progress against the baseline schedule and adjusting as needed. Using earned schedule management techniques to forecast future project performance and identify potential schedule slippage early. Communicating schedule status and progress to stakeholders and upper management through regular updates and reports.

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent industry experience

· 5+ years' experience in commercial technical program/project management, or engineering

· Experience managing projects in large manufacturing or industrial environments

· Strong knowledge of construction practices, codes, regulations, and safety protocols

· Ability to problem solve, multitask, and prioritize project objectives

· Project will require long hours, looking for ambitious and tenacious team members