Internship, Technical Project Manager, Supply Chain (Winter/Spring 2024)
What to Expect
Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around January or February 2024 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through May 2024) or into Spring/Summer 2024 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.
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Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success. Instead of going on coffee runs and making copies, our interns have a seat at the table and make critical decisions that will influence not only their team, but the overall achievement of Tesla’s mission.
About the team
The Supply Chain Optimization team is responsible for managing strategic projects and continuous improvement efforts across all of Tesla’s Supply Chain Organization. You will be part of a team that leads the strategic development of key Tesla Supply Chain applications. The team is a cross-functional unit working with our IT development, supply chain, finance, engineers, internal audit, legal, and vendor onboarding teams. You will interact with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including our buyers as well as executives on a regular basis.
Locations
• Multiple Locations Possible
What You’ll Do
As a member of the Supply Chain Optimization – Application team, you will be required to wear many hats and adapt to a fast-paced work environment. Your work will have a direct impact on Tesla’s Supply Chain.
Responsibilities include:
- Support Project Managers directly on all core and critical team efforts. Candidates are expected to own and drive multiple independent and collaborative projects to completion. This includes end-to-end development cycles from requirement gathering to product launch.
- Align cross-functionally with other teams interacting with respective applications.
- Identify application improvement areas and compliance risks.
- Independently handle multiple projects at a time meeting objectives and deadlines.
- As project lead, document relevant timelines, milestones and deliverables and present to project steering committees.
What You’ll Bring
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS or MBA in relevant program including, but not limited to: Information Technology, Business Analytics, Computer Science or Business Management.
- Ability to successfully work with cross range of teams including purchasing, software engineering, UX, legal, finance, sales and operations.
- Working experience (inclusive of internships). Product management work experience is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communications across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft tools (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, MS Teams), JIRA, Confluence or similar tools/technologies.
- Knowledge of SQL is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time after 90 days of employment 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
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$20.19 - $33.65 + 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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