Sr. Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Programs

Job Description

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr. Technical Program Manager to join their vehicle programs team. This role is crucial in leading the development of luxury electric vehicles from the conceptual design phase to the start of production. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate the ability to work independently while maintaining a sense of urgency to meet program deliverables.Responsibilities:

• Manage the technical product description, including hardware and software features.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks.
• Align build configurations and vehicle test plans.
• Execute cross-functional system release plans.
• Design and implement effective program management processes.
• Perform root-cause analysis and evaluate design decisions.
• Ensure timely execution of engineering change requests.
• Manage program databases and foster strong cross-dimensional partnerships.

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of automotive systems, HW & SW development cycles, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record of product development and on-time delivery of complex technical products.
• Experience in automotive hardware development processes, including integration, validation, and change management.
• Experience building and managing program management tools and processes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and delegation skills.
• Ability to quickly comprehend complex problems and facilitate team decisions.
• Solid root-cause analysis skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in technical leadership, system engineering, or technical program management (automotive preferred).
• 5+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry (preferred).
• Experience with tools like Jira, Jama, Gantt charts, Smartsheet, and 3dx.

Lucid Motors offers:

• Competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k).
• Eligibility to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program.