Staff Technical Program Manager

Lucid Motors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a dynamic Program Management professional to lead vehicle line programs from concept through start of production for a new line. You will drive the technical product description, scheduling, and validation across hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.

You will align cross-functional plans, manage build configurations, and execute system release strategies. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, escalation prevention, and strong executive coordination.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering technical products.

Responsibilities

• Be a core member of vehicle line program management team from concept to production for a new vehicle line.
• Lead efforts to align build configurations and vehicle test plans with cross-functional teams to meet product development requirements.
• Execute cross-functional system release plans involving product marketing, product management, software integration, infotainment, and more.
• Design and implement program management processes and best practices with hardware, software and manufacturing teams.
• Perform root-cause analysis to identify deviations related to architecture or other required changes.
• Collaborate with the Program Chief Engineer to ensure decisions align with schedules, budgets, and scope.
• Expedite revisions and changes with cross-functional teams to published documentation.
• Foster strong cross-dimensional partnerships and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

Skills

Technical leadership

Automotive hardware

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project scheduling

Root-cause analysis

Problem solving

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

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.

Changing the world of luxury electrified mobility needs great people who like to have fun and achieve results as a team. As part of this journey, we are currently seeking a dynamic Program Management professional that can demonstrate an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and apply the correct level of urgency to advance our vehicle line program deliverables.

Role

• Core member of vehicle line program management team from conceptual design phase to start of production for a new vehicle line
• Manages the technical product description, including features are developed on time and meeting system design specification, mechanical packaging, unit testing, verification, integration and validation process needs
• Leads efforts to align build configurations and vehicle test plans with the cross-functional teams to ensure build volumes meet product development requirements
• Executes cross-functional system release plan, including requirements from involved areas like product marketing, product management, software integration, infotainment system, etc.
• Designs and implements effective program management processes and best practices from initiation to completion in partnership with hardware, software and manufacturing teams
• Executes solid root-cause analysis with the ability to identify and predict possible deviations related to e.g. product architecture- or any other required technical changes
• Proactively evaluates design and engineering decisions with the Program Chief Engineer, making sure they don’t cause any gap in correlation with the program schedule, budget and scope
• Expedites revisions, corrections, and implementations of necessary changes to previously published documentation with the cross-functional teams
• Fosters strong cross-dimensional partnerships and is able to effectively prioritize workload demands to meet project deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

• A proven track record of development and delivery of technical products
• Wide experience in automotive hardware development processes, including integration and validation processes
• Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective program management tools and processesExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a high-pace highly complex cross-functional environment
• Excellent organization and delegation skills with the ability to own the technical product descriptions and schedule, with a track record of delivering projects on time
• Ability to inspire confidence to the executive members as well as the engineering project teams
• Ability to quickly comprehend complex problems and effectively facilitate the team to a decision and coordinate the action plan
• Solid root-cause analysis sense with the ability to correlate e.g. product architecture modifications to technical changes
• Solid skills in evaluation and criticism of engineering decisions and changes
• 5+ years of experience in technical leadership, system engineering and/or technical program management, preferably automotive related
• 7+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry

EDUCATION

• Bachelors in an Engineering discipling, or equivalent work experience.

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.

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 alsoparticipatein Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the 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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