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Lucid Motors · 7 hours ago

Staff Technical Program Manager, Ops/MFG

Lucid Motors is a leader in luxury electric vehicles, aiming to redefine mobility through innovative design and technology. They are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to oversee cross-functional operations programs that drive the industrialization and launch of vehicle programs, ensuring successful introductions that meet timing, cost, and quality targets.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation

Responsibilities

Serve as the Voice of Operations/Manufacturing towards Vehicle Program Management (VPM), Engineering (R&D), Supply Chain, and other centralized business functions, ensuring synchronized product maturity and factory capability
Provide program oversight for the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), supporting Project Controls for assigned vehicle programs
Lead cross-functional readiness across all manufacturing shops (Stamping, Body in White, Paint, General Assembly, Powertrain) and enabling functions (Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, Launch, IT/MES, EHS, Quality, Material Planning)
Drive execution of manufacturing-led pre-production build phases and ensure equipment, workforce, component availability, and logistics readiness are on track
Chair operational governance forums; contribute to stage-gate criteria, escalation protocols, and PDP milestone reviews
Collaborate with global operations leadership, engineering, supply chain, etc. to resolve constraints and drive execution

Qualification

Automotive program managementIntegrated scheduling toolsVertically integrated manufacturingLean manufacturing principlesPMPPgMP certificationEV manufacturing experienceStakeholder engagementRisk managementAPQP/PPAP familiarityS&OP processes familiarityDigital manufacturing systemsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, STEM or related discipline required
A minimum of 8 years experience in automotive program management
Experience supporting vehicle launches, managing complex manufacturing programs
Strong understanding of vertically integrated manufacturing processes and their intersection with product development
Proficiency in program governance, risk management, and integrated scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent)
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement frameworks
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for program execution

Preferred

PMP or PgMP certification (preferred)
Experience with EV manufacturing and global operations. (preferred)
Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, S&OP processes, and digital manufacturing systems (MES, ERP). (preferred)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program

Company

Lucid Motors

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Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$14.23B
Key Investors
UberAyar Third Investment CompanyThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B

Leadership Team

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Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
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Peter Rawlinson
CTO and CEO
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