Technical Project Management, Supply Chain Applications Internship (Fall 2023)

What to Expect
Disclaimer: This position is expected to start in-person around August or September 2023 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through December 2023) or into
Winter/Spring 2024
if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and in-person, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your abiility to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week in-person.
Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
Locations

Multiple Locations Possible

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.
What You’ll Do
We are looking for a Technical Project Management intern to support our Supply Chain Organization by leading improvements of key Tesla supply chain applications. The role requires the ability to build strong cross-functional working relationships with our technical engineers, supply chain, finance, internal audit, and vendor onboarding teams, as you lead respective software development lifecycle from requirements articulation through feature deployment. You will interact with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including our buyers as well as executives on a regular basis. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing as well as presentation skills are crucial, as is the ability to synthesize complex issues, drive desired outcomes, and influence stakeholders across functions inside and outside Tesla.
Responsibilities

Lead key software application improvements utilized by Tesla’s global supply chain teams.

Act as the technical supply chain liaison for internal application requests and coordinate requirements with cross-functional teams.

Document business requirements with supporting use cases, process workflows and dependencies, and propose technical solutions for respective applications.

Partner with technical engineering team to develop scalable solutions.

Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and develop product documentation to be consumed by application users.

Align cross-functionally with independent contributors and senior leadership interacting with respective applications.

Articulate solutions to complex technical problems and present relevant information to a non-technical audience.

Identify application improvement areas and compliance risks.

What You’ll Bring

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft tools (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, MS Teams), JIRA, Confluence or similar tools/technologies.
• Ability to successfully work with cross range of teams including purchasing, software engineering, UX, legal, finance, sales and operations.
• Currently pursuing a BS, MS or MBA in relevant program including, but not limited to: Information Technology, Business Analytics, Computer Science or Business Management.
• Working experience (inclusive of internships). Product management work experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of SQL is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communications across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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

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