Training Program Manager, Optimus

The Training Program Manager owns the end-to-end training programs for the Optimus data collection team. This role leads a team of Training Coordinators while designing, implementing, scaling, and continuously improving training programs that equip data collection teams with the skills and knowledge required to collect high-quality data. The position ensures training initiatives are consistently executed, data-driven, and tightly aligned with engineering, project, and operational objectives.

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Data Collection Training Coordinators to deliver consistent, high-impact training across global data collection operations

• Own the training program strategy, roadmap, and execution, including design, development, and delivery of training materials, guides, workshops, and certification programs specific to robotics data collection processes

• Manage new-hire onboarding programs and ongoing skill development for data collection staff, with emphasis on robotics hardware, sensors, software tools, data quality standards, and safety protocols

• Partner closely with engineers, project managers, and field operations to ensure training content remains current with technical roadmaps, system requirements, and evolving technology

• Establish program metrics and KPIs to measure training effectiveness, data quality impact, and operational efficiency; proactively identify inefficiencies or quality gaps in data collection workflows

• Maintain centralized, comprehensive training documentation (manuals, SOPs, quick-reference guides) and accurate records of all training sessions, attendance, certifications, and competency tracking

• Provide regular coaching, constructive feedback, and targeted resources to both coordinators and frontline data collection teams to drive continuous skill growth and operational excellence

• Demonstrated experience in technical program management, training program development, data collection operations, or a related field; prior people leadership or team management experience preferred

• Technical knowledge of robotics systems, sensors, data collection methodologies, hardware handling, and associated software/tools

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with proven ability to teach complex technical concepts clearly to diverse groups (field technicians, engineers, new hires)

• Experience managing complex programs, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and leading small-to-medium teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment

• Highly organized with excellent multitasking abilities and a track record of maintaining accurate records and documentation under tight timelines

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail, data-driven decision making, and a proactive approach to identifying and solving process or performance issues

• Collaborative, team-first attitude with a passion for advancing autonomous robotics through data quality and training programs

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

Expected Compensation

$96,800 - $217,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + 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.