Lead Technical Program Manager – Strategic & Quality Initiatives – Infotainment , Cloud , Conne[...]

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury electric vehicles is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to drive strategic initiatives in Infotainment, Cloud, Connectivity, and Cyber Security. This role involves overseeing compliance and quality programs, leading cross-functional projects, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program management, a strong understanding of risk management, and excellent communication skills. Join a community of innovators dedicated to creating a sustainable future and make a significant impact in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Vacation

Equity Program

Annual Incentive Program

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in technical program management with a focus on quality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic, quality, compliance, and metrics programs for ICCS.
• Lead cross-functional technical projects and ensure alignment with company goals.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Quality Assurance

Cross-Functional Leadership

Risk Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)

Job description

Lead Technical Program Manager – Strategic & Quality Initiatives – Infotainment, Cloud, Connectivity, Cyber Security

Newark, CA

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

The Role:

1. Oversee Infotainment, Cloud, Connectivity, Cyber Security (ICCS) strategic, quality, compliance, and metrics programs.
2. Lead and coordinate cross-functional technical projects, ensuring alignment across teams and accountability to project and company goals.
3. Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
4. Drive quality and reliability initiatives within software and hardware solutions, implementing best practices and continuous improvement processes.
5. Oversee FOSS compliance initiatives, ensuring proper usage, attribution, and license adherence across all software projects.
6. Conduct regular risk assessments and design mitigation strategies for key risks identified across projects and programs.
7. Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for programs, creating dashboards for stakeholder visibility.
8. Facilitate communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
9. Oversee the development and implementation of technical standards and architectural guidelines across projects.
10. Collaborate with product management to align technical initiatives with overall product strategy and roadmap.
11. Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations, ensuring they meet quality and compliance standards.
12. Lead post-mortem analyses on project successes and failures, implementing lessons learned in future initiatives.
13. Mentor junior program managers and team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
14. Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in program management, quality assurance, and compliance.
15. Optimize processes for efficiency and scalability, leveraging automation where possible.
16. Manage budget and resources across multiple projects, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or a related technical field is required.
2. Minimum 12 years of experience in technical program management, emphasizing strategic initiatives, quality assurance, and compliance.
3. Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects, implement quality initiatives, and drive results across organizations.
4. Comprehensive understanding of FOSS compliance, software licensing, and risk management principles.
5. Expertise in software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, KPI tracking, and dashboard creation.
6. Strong communication skills: ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and foster cross-team collaboration.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in developing technical standards, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing processes for efficiency.
8. Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master).
9. History of implementing innovative quality assurance and process optimization initiatives.
10. Advanced skills in project management tools, particularly Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or a related technical field.
2. Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, cross-functional technical projects.
3. Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master).
4. History of implementing innovative quality assurance and process optimization initiatives.
5. Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring junior program managers.
6. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.
7. Previous work experience in the automotive industry is a plus.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.