Charging Developer

5 Months ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Tesla seeks a Charging Developer to autonomously manage Tesla's charging programs. Responsibilities include identifying new charging locations, conducting due diligence, negotiating agreements, overseeing deployment, and maintaining ongoing relationships. This role demands strong project management, commercial acumen, and relationship-building skills. The developer will manage a pipeline of charging site development opportunities, work with internal and external stakeholders (installers, suppliers, site hosts, government bodies), negotiate agreements, improve customer experience and cost efficiency, and manage installer onboarding and training. A proven track record (5+ years) in business development, preferably in retail or real estate, is required. Experience in electrical engineering or project management in a startup environment is highly preferred. The position requires flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Must have:

Project management of 20+ projects
Strong relationship management
Business development skills
Negotiation and deal closing
5+ years experience in relevant field

Good to have:

Electrical engineering background
Startup project management experience

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Job Details

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for an excellent Charging developer who can autonomously drive Tesla’s charging programs, including discovery of new charging locations, diligence, negotiation, deployment & ongoing relationship management. 

The ideal candidate will tirelessly create opportunities, adapt to external factors and internal guidance, manage multiple projects, and build and nurture relationships.

This role requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to the evolving needs of projects and the organization. There will be opportunities for career growth based on performance and interest.

The ideal candidate comes with strong personal drive, commercial and project management acumen, curiosity, and creativity to drive business and customer experience forward. You’re a natural people person – someone who can influence cross-functional project teams, deliver through, and motivate internal and external stakeholders. 

You have high standards and possess self-belief to work through ambiguity and a fast-paced dynamic environment with multiple and changing priorities. Your prior work experiences have set you up to be autonomous and hit the ground running.

What You’ll Do

Develop and manage pipeline of new charging site development opportunities that will serve current and future Tesla owners

Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders both external and internal

Ensure that charging sites are deployed on time and on schedule thru working with multiple internal and external stakeholders, such as installers, suppliers and site hosts.