Instructional Design Manager, Semi Service

Tesla Motors, Inc.
96000 - 186000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Aug 23, 2026
What to Expect TheTeslaSemiServiceTrainingTeamislookingforanexperiencedanddrivenInstructionalDesignManagerto leadthedevelopmentofhigh-qualitytrainingcontentthatsupportsourmissionofacceleratingtheworld's transitiontorenewableenergy.Inthisrole,youwillmanageateamofInstructionalDesigners,setstrategic directionforcontentdevelopment,driveaccountabilitytotimelinesandqualitystandards,andfosteracultureof creativityandcontinuousimprovement. What You'll Do Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Instructional Designers, setting clear performance expectations,conducting regular 1:1s, and creating individual development plans Manage workload distribution across simultaneous training development projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met Oversee the design and development of engaging training content across instructor-led, online, and webinar formats with measurable learning outcomes Review and approve team content, maintaining high standards for accuracy, clarity, and instructional quality Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders across Semi Service to identify training needs and develop solutions that close skill and knowledge gaps Serve as a liaison between technical and creative teams to ensure training content is both accurate and engaging Recommend tools, design approaches, and industry best practices that improve learning effectiveness and align training strategy with Tesla's organizational priorities What You'll Bring 6+yearsofexperienceininstructionaldesign,learninganddevelopment,orarelatedfield,withatleast2+ yearsinapeoplemanagementorteamleadrole Bachelor'sDegreeinInstructionalDesign,Education,atechnicalfield,orequivalentexperience Proventrackrecordofoverseeingthedevelopmentofhigh-qualityeLearningproducts,web-basedtraining, technicalwriting,andstandardguides Strongportfoliodemonstratingarangeoflearningmodalitiesandinstructionalapproaches ProficiencywithdesigntoolsincludingMSPowerPoint,AdobePhotoshop,AdobeIllustrator,Adobe Captivate,andArticulateStoryline Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills,withtheabilitytopresentideasclearlytobothtechnical andnon-technicalaudiences Strategicmindsetandcollaborativeleadershipstylewiththeabilitytotranslateorganizationalprioritiesinto effectivelearningsolutions 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 $96,000 - $186,000/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.