Internship, Project Manager, New Market Expansion (Fall 2026)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue throughfall term (endingapproximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program.Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

As Tesla continues to expand its global footprint, we are seeking a proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented individual to supportthe initialplanning, execution, and optimization of new market entry initiatives. The Project Manager Intern will play a critical role in enabling scalable, efficient, and data-driven expansion across new regions-ensuring seamless alignment between strategy, operations, and field implementation.

This role requires a blend of project management acumen, data analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive execution and operational readiness in emerging markets. You'll work closely with leadership to define processes, track performance, and support the rollout of Tesla's products and services in new geographies.

• Review and analyze data related to market readiness, operational setup, and go-to-market timelines using Excel or internal Tesla tools

• Analyze operational data and performance metrics toidentifytrends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement in new market deployment

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and refineoperational documents, workflows, and launch checklists for new market entry initiatives

• Conduct virtual process reviews and time studies to evaluate efficiency and recommend improvements for regional setup, service network development, and customer onboarding

• Work cross-functionally with teams including operations,logistics, service, sales, regulatory, and supply chain to ensure alignment, resolve integration challenges, and improve collaboration during market launch

• Support the execution of key expansion programs, including facility readiness planning, staffing models, inventory positioning, and regional team enablement-coordinating remotely across time zones

• Assistin the planning and execution of regional launch activities, including production ramp-up, supply chain coordination, and mobile service deployment

• Partner with regional teams to share best practices, lessons learned, and scalable frameworks for future market entries-driving consistency and efficiency across new launches

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program