Tesla · 8 hours ago
Sr. Product Manager, Cost Modeling & Analytics
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$136K/yr - $264K/yr
2+ years expTesla is hiring a Product Manager to lead their Should Costing platform, a data-intensive application for estimating product costs. The role involves collaborating with engineering, data science, and procurement teams to develop features that influence sourcing decisions and cost-saving strategies.
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Responsibilities
Own the product vision and roadmap for the Should Costing platform
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize product requirements related to: Cost modeling, BOM (Bill of Materials), Material cost trends and Manufacturing processes and logistics
Work closely with engineering and data science teams to design and implement predictive cost models, cost breakdown structures and optimization algorithms and simulations
Define and track key product metrics, including cost accuracy, model adoption, and customer satisfaction
Stay current on market trends in raw materials, global supply chains, and cost estimation methodologies
Ensure regulatory and data compliance (as applicable) for sourcing and cost data
Support go-to-market efforts with product documentation, training, and demos
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of product management or technical product work (P2–P3 level)
Strong analytical skills, able to understand and shape logic behind complex cost models and algorithms
Experience working with structured data, Excel/Sheets, or even SQL
Familiarity with product structures, BOMs, sourcing processes, or manufacturing workflows
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and stakeholders from all internal departments
A bias for action, comfortable driving clarity in ambiguity and product outcomes
Exposure to AI/ML techniques used in predictive modeling or cost forecasting
Experience with cost estimation tools, ERP systems, or PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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