Lucid Motors

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.

Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager - Low Voltage Automotive Electronics

Job Description: We are currently seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager in the Digital organization. This position requires an experienced professional with a proven track record of excellence and managerial achievement. The candidate is an accomplished program or project manager of automotive cross-functional teams, with strong organizational capabilities and the ability to influence and coordinate with talented engineering teams and stakeholders, for a seamless technical program development. The candidate communicates effectively to ensure each individual team member remains aware of the most relevant program milestones, and deliveries expectations placed by the vehicle program team. Critical issues are promptly identified and brought up to senior management alongside a concise action plan.

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude, hands on and approaches work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for efficient progression within a fast-paced and complex work environment.

Role:

• Leads automotive cross-functional projects/programs, in close collaboration with required stakeholders, ensuring the projects meet the necessary timelines, budgets, and technical specifications.
• Manages and coordinates relationships with Tier 1 suppliers to source and develop critical components, ensuring adherence to OEM requirements, quality standards, and production timelines.
• Drives the development of complex systems end-to-end, from the definition of technical requirements and attributes to implementation and series production maintenance– in direct alignment with the corresponding vehicle programs and chief engineer direction. 
• Accompanies vehicle programs from the conceptual phase to the start of production and market introduction, including model upgrades– ensuring a successful launch based on program scope, timing and budget.
• Leads communication and escalation of priority topics to upper management in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Executes solid root-cause analysis with the ability to identify, predict and mitigate possible deviations from the program expectations.
• Works with engineering managers and system leads to define the level of effort, resources and requirements based on assigned budget and timing.
• Fosters strong cross-functional partnerships, and is able to effectively prioritize workload demands to meet project deadlines.
• Eager to learn about new technologies to drive constant optimization efforts in collaboration with the engineering and integration areas.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven experience in leading and managing technical projects involving low voltage electronics which include audio, device charging, and low voltage power delivery.
• 5+ years of active contribution in the design, specification and implementation of complex product features.
• 8+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry, or equivalent.
• A proven track record of development and delivery of technical systems and/or product features.
• Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective program management tools and processes.
• Knowledge of automotive and safety standards (e.g. ISO26262, IATF 16949 etc.)
• Available for occasional business travel within and outside of the US. (10-20%)

Advantageous:

• Understanding of communication interfaces and protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, A2B, UDS).
• Experience working with Tier 1 suppliers on Build-to-Print components, ensuring high-quality and scalable manufacturing.
• Low voltage electronics for Automotive Industry. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work in a high-pace highly complex cross-functional environment.
• Excellent organization and delegation skills with ability to own the product roadmap and schedule with a track record of delivering projects on-time.
• Ability to quickly comprehend complex problems and effectively facilitate the team to a decision and coordinate the action plan.
• Experience in automotive development processes, including design reviews, change management i.e. engineering changes, evaluation with suppliers, deviation requests, etc.
• Experience with Atlassian Software (JIRA , Confluence) and 3DX.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Project Management training. PMP certificate is highly valued.

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)

$130,600—$179,630 USD

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