New Site Opening Specialist
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The New Site Openings Specialist builds the processes and strategies for new store openings, in addition to overseeing and managing the milestone timeline and ramp to business. When a new Tesla Service/Collision site prepares to open, these Specialists will provide on-the-ground support for teams to ensure operations can begin on time. The right candidate will have strong analytical abilities, exceptional communication skills, ability to build business partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to resolve challenging problems with minimal guidance.This position can be based in Fremont, CA; Austin, TX or any Tesla Service/Collision Center.* Work with Real Estate teams to identify new sites in key markets and represent Tesla business partners, and their interests, throughout the process* Perform onsite checks during and after construction phases to identify blockers of target site opening date and work with cross functional teams to resolve* Maintain professional working relationships with stakeholders to resolve blockers* Order equipment/product, track shipments, follow-up on delayed purchase orders, and be onsite to accept crucial deliveries* Serve as single point of contact for all cross functional teams to drive timely results for site openings* Manage milestones for key stakeholders, including but not limited to: Design, Construction, Recruiting, EHS (Environmental Health & Safety), Workplace, Field Operations, Information Technology, and Customer Programs* Work as a support system for regional and store leadership leading up to site opening and continue to provide ongoing support throughout the lifespan of a site* Ability to travel up to 75% of the time; comfortable working across multiple time zones* Demonstrated experience working with and supporting successful expansion initiatives* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; automotive experience preferred* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication; highly proficient with MS office suite* Detail-oriented, organized, resourceful and able to manage shifting priorities* Proven ability to act in a leadership role; able to coach, train, develop, and retain project managers* Ability to deliver results through collaboration across multi-functional teams