Product Launch Manager, Commercial Charging, APAC & China

What to Expect

The Product Launch Manager will be part of our energy engineering teams responsible for delivering end-to-end hardware products and services to support Tesla Energy and Charging across APAC and China markets. This role focuses on charging hardware and ensures alignment between technical execution, market needs, and operational scalability. 

We are seeking someone passionate about solving the climate problem to lead commercial charging product launches. The ideal candidate combines hardware/firmware/software fluency, compliance and regulatory expertise, and the ability to balance country-specific requirements with engineering priorities and customer experience. You'll work across design engineering, software/firmware, compliance, manufacturing, sales, deployment teams, and external stakeholders including fleet operators, charging network operators, and government agencies. Our team values technical rigor, collaboration, and a passion for scaling EV charging solutions. 

What You’ll Do

• Define and execute Go-To-Market plans for new commercial charging products, hardware variants, features, and services across APAC and China markets 
• Drive hardware product strategy and long-term roadmaps for APAC, translating regional business priorities and fleet electrification trends into technical requirements 
• Ensure engineering technical requirements align with business case, GTM strategy, deployment realities, and operational scalability 
• Lead product localization including certifications (CCC, GB/T compliance), software adaptations, and charging standards alignment (CCS, CHAdeMO, GB/T) 
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts on regulatory and compliance requirements, ensuring translation into product design at the right time 
• Own internal engineering pilots and ensure learnings are incorporated into product requirements and roadmap decisions 
• Anticipate and mitigate risks to launch timelines, including regulatory delays, supply chain constraints, and market readiness 
• Provide technical leadership in roadmap prioritization and maintain roadmaps aligned with NPI/compliance timelines 
• Drive action and accountability from cross-functional groups across multiple regions to execute launch plans on schedule 
• Report to leadership on launch status, critical issues, and strategic recommendations 

What You’ll Bring

• Direct experience introducing new hardware products and software features, preferably in APAC or China markets 
• Proven track record driving cross-functional change across distributed, multi-regional teams 
• Experience interfacing leadership across different cultures 
• Experience navigating regulatory and compliance processes in China and/or other APAC markets 
• Strong understanding of EV charging hardware, charging standards (CCS, CHAdeMO, GB/T), and commercial electrical systems 
• Hardware/firmware/software fluency with ability to balance technical trade-offs 
• Knowledge of APAC commercial charging market dynamics, EV Charging trends, and regional policy frameworks 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work across cultures and time zones 
• Relentless drive to execute with resourcefulness and adaptability 
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment 
• Willingness to travel within APAC region (up to 25%) 

Compensation and 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

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.