Sr. Program Manager, Product Development Process

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

As the Sr. Program Manager, Product Development Process (PDP), within the Program Management Office, you will drive further adoption and ongoing improvements to Lucid’s product development process across the organization.  The successful candidate is a leader of large cross functional teams focusing on providing functional change guidance on process workflow standards, new skills and responsibilities, training, and optimal tools for efficiency and effectiveness.  You will work with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and other stakeholders to update and implement the next revision product development process enabling the delivery of industry-leading electric vehicles that exceed customer expectations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Manage a prioritized PDP program portfolio by function and by vehicle program based on the PDP implementation strategy and objectives 

• Partner with functions to determine and develop critical path activity checklists based on milestone gates and their internal deliverables  

• Partner with functions to identify and document new skills, responsibilities, and process workflow 

• Determine functional training needs, co-generate materials, and co-execute training 

• Define, create, and maintain dashboard KPIs key performance indicators aligned to vehicle program and product OKRs objective key results 

• Develop and facilitate cross functional workshops 

• Drive continuous improvement via Six Sigma, Lean, APQP, engineering-supply chain- manufacturing interdependencies, PMP, lessons learned and other operational excellence methodologies and frameworks 

• Ad hoc Program Management standards and tools activities 

SKILLS 

• 7+ years of experience in OEM required, automotive (or similar) preferred  

• 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement, program/project management positions

• Strong operational understanding of product development lifecycle and program management principles

• Highly effective influencer in securing buy-in on the product development process from executives and leaders across the business

• Ability to complex problem solve, drive mitigations and lead teams to adaptability

• Advanced experience in Excel, Powerpoint and project management tools Jira, Confluence and Smartsheets

• Ability to travel as needed

EDUCATION 

• Advantageous: Master’s degree in engineering or business management/administration 

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering or business management/administration 

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)

$153,100—$224,510 USD

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