Sr. Manager, Vehicle Program Operations

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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.
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the execution of vehicle programs and the continuous improvement of our Product Development Process (PDP). This role combines a blend of strategic program oversight with people management responsibilities. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and other stakeholders to update and implement the next PDP revision, enabling the delivery of industry-leading electric vehicles that exceed customer expectations.
Responsibilities

• Lead the cross-functional vehicle product development process from conceptual design to market introduction.
• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of the Product Development Process across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and other departments.
• Manage a prioritized PDP program portfolio aligned with vehicle program objectives.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Strategy teams to align long-term product plans and prioritize workload.
• Oversee technical product descriptions, ensuring timely development, integration, and validation of features.
• Manage vehicle financials including bill of materials, prototype budgets, and resource allocation.
• Define and maintain dashboard KPIs aligned to vehicle program and product OKRs.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and training programs to support process improvements.
• Implement program management best practices and tools, including configuration management.
• Lead a team of program managers and provide mentorship and performance oversight.
• Report program performance to executive leadership and proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Drive continuous improvement using Six Sigma, Lean, APQP, and other methodologies.
  

Skills And Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical leadership, systems engineering, or program management.
• 10+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a proven ability to deliver projects on time.
• Experience in hardware development, integration, and validation.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and secure buy-in from executives and cross-functional leaders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Ability to travel as needed.
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or a related technical discipline.
• Master’s degree in engineering or business management/administration is advantageous.
  

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. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$191,100—$280,280 USD
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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