Global Travel Program Specialist

About the Role

Tesla is seeking a Global Travel Program Specialist to support the Global Travel Team. This role focuses on project-based travel, development of the Americas Groups & Meetings program, and operational support for global travel initiatives. The position will partner with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and regional Travel Managers to drive scalable programs, support business growth, and ensure an exceptional traveler experience. Primary location is 45500 Fremont Blvd with ability to work from GFTX, Palo Alto, or remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Project coordination: Own day-to-day coordination across assigned industrial construction scopes, tracking actions, decisions, and deliverables to closure with full accountability.
• Production and time tracking: Ensure field data is entered on time, accurately, and consistently to support project management prioritization decisions.
• Meeting cadence: Drive meeting cadences, agendas, minutes, and action logs, capturing owners and dates and following up until items are done.
• Information flow: Coordinate between Construction Managers, Superintendents, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Commissioning, and Operations so field teams have current drawings, decisions, and priorities.
• Document and material tracking: Track RFIs, submittmits, change documents, material statuses, and look-ahead needs, escalating risks early to avoid schedule or cost impacts.
• Reporting and visibility: Build and maintain accurate trackers, dashboards, and status packages that show leadership open issues, constraints, and upcoming workfronts.
• Schedule and cost support: Collect progress inputs, organize reporting packages, and ensure data integrity across project systems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience in corporate travel, meetings and events, travel management, or related fields.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret travel data and identify opportunities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Information not explicitly stated as a qualification beyond the experience and skills listed above.

Expected Compensation

• $108,000 - $162,000/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.