Sr. Program Manager, Sales Operations and Vehicle Build Planning

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Newark, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Newark, CA, is seeking a Sr. Program Manager, Build Planning to lead cross-functional vehicle build planning programs. You will align demand, production readiness, and order-to-vehicle matching with Sales, Production, Product, IT, Analytics, and Fleet to ensure executable, demand-informed build plans.

The role emphasizes partnering with multiple stakeholders, driving launch readiness, and optimizing processes and communications across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs across multiple teams.
• Strong analytical orientation with demand signals and production constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute weekly build plans balancing demand and constraints.
• Manage order-to-delivery execution including 8-week plan and vehicle allocation.
• Support testing and rollout of new build planning initiatives and communications.
• Collaborate with GTM, Product, Engineering, IT, Production, and Fleet for launches.
• Participate in S&OP, Vehicle Programs, and Supply Chain forums to assess impact.
• Use data to recommend configurations and manage dynamic build inputs.
• Document processes and ensure stakeholder alignment on changes.
• Drive process improvements for order matching and visibility.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Execution focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Confluence

UAT testing tools

Configuration management

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities. Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

Sr. Program Manager, Build Planning. In this role, the Program Manager will lead cross-functional vehicle build planning programs that connect customer demand, production readiness, order-to-vehicle matching,andlaunch readiness. This role partners closely with Sales, Production, Product, IT, Analytics,andFleet, to ensure build plans are executable, demand-informed, and aligned to commercial objectives.

You Will:

• Develop and execute weekly build plans, balancing demand signals with production constraints and commercial considerations
• Perform daily activities that support order-to-delivery execution, including order matching, management of the 8-week build plan, and vehicle allocation visibility
• Support testing and training of new build planning initiatives, along with releasing stakeholder communications.
• Partner with Go-to-Market, Product Marketing, Engineering, IT, Production, and operational stakeholders to support new model year, trim, package, and option launches, ensuring operational systems, configuration codes, UAT testing, documentation, and internal communications are ready prior to launch
• Attend and contribute to recurring S&OP, Vehicle Programs, and Supply Chain forums to assess impact to build plan
• Use analytical insights and evolving customer demand patterns to recommend build configurations and manage dynamic build plan inputs
• Document end-to-end processes, maintain launch and process readiness materials, and ensure relevant stakeholders are aligned on process changes, system enhancements, and operational dependencies
• Identify and drive process improvements and system enhancement opportunities that improve order matching, inventory visibility, launch execution, reporting quality, and cross-functional operating rhythm
• Provide clear status updates, risks, recommendations, and decision points to internal and external stakeholders, including Leadership and cross-functional operational partners

You Bring:

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs across Sales, Delivery, Product, IT, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Analytics, Fleet, and Leadership stakeholders
• Experience developing project plans, launch readiness materials, process documentation, stakeholder communications, and executive-level status updates
• Strong analytical orientation with the ability to translate demand signals, take-rate forecasts, customer order trends, and production constraints into actionable build planning recommendations
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, resolving cross-functional dependencies, and creating scalable processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through across recurring operating rhythms, launch milestones, testing activities, stakeholder reviews, and issue resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarize risks, trade offs, dependencies, process changes, and recommendations for both operational and leadership audiences
• Previous automotive, manufacturing, vehicle planning, sales operations, production planning, supply chain, program management, or startup experience
• Familiarity with operational systems, UAT testing, configuration management, Confluence documentation, and launch communication tools is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$117,100 — $161,040 USD

Compensation & Benefits:

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a401(k) retirementplan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, aredeterminedbased on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results,in accordance withthe terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity:

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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