Sr. Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Program Manager
Company: Lucid Motors
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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
Changing the world of luxury electrified mobility needs great
people who like to have fun and achieve results as a team. As part
of this journey, we are currently seeking a dynamic Program
Management professional that can demonstrate an ability to thrive
in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and apply the
correct level of urgency to advance our vehicle line program
deliverables. This person will be based in our Phoenix, AZ
location. Responsibilities Serve as a key member of the vehicle
line program management team, contributing from the conceptual
design phase through to the start of production for a new vehicle
line. Manage the technical product description, including hardware
and software features, ensure they are developed on time and meet
system design specification, mechanical packaging, unit testing,
verification, integration and validation process needs. Identify,
assess and mitigate program risks by working with cross functional
teams across the company such as engineering, enterprise and
operations. Lead efforts to align build configurations and vehicle
test plans with the cross-functional teams to ensure build volumes
meet product development requirements. Execute cross-functional
system release plan, including requirements from areas such as
product marketing, product management, software integration,
infotainment system, ADAS etc. Design and implement effective
program management processes and best practices from initiation to
completion in partnership with hardware, software and manufacturing
teams. Execute solid root-cause analysis with the ability to
identify and predict possible deviations related to product
architecture or any other required technical changes to meet
program goals. Proactively evaluate design and engineering
decisions with the Program Chief Engineer, ensuring that there are
no discrepancies in the correlation with the program's schedule,
budget, and scope. Ensures on time execution of engineering change
requests across various HW and SW teams by working closely with
supply chain, engineering and NPI. Expedite revisions, corrections,
and implementations of necessary changes to previously published
documentation with the cross-functional teams. Manage critical
program databases including confluence pages and Kanban boards to
ensure information cascade and accuracy. Foster strong
cross-dimensional partnerships and effectively prioritize workload
demands to meet project deadlines. Skills and Qualifications Solid
understanding of automotive systems, HW & SW development cycles and
manufacturing processes. A proven track record of product
development and on time delivery of complex technical products.
Wide experience in automotive hardware development processes,
including integration, validation and chance management processes.
Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective
program management tools and processes. Quickly grasp complex
problems and effectively guide the engineering team to decisions
while coordinating action plans. Solid root-cause analysis sense
with the ability to correlate product architecture modifications to
technical changes. Education and Experience Bachelors in an
Engineering discipline, or equivalent work experience. Master's
degree preferred. Proven experience of delivering a program or
product through various stages of development cycles 5 years of
experience in technical leadership, system engineering and/or
technical program management, preferably automotive related 7 years
of professional experience in the automotive industry preferred
Experience working with tools such as Jira, Jama, Gantt charts,
Smartsheet and 3dx. At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we
celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity
workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity
regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age,
religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity
and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic
protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
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.) By Submitting your
application, you understand and agree that your personal data will
be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice . If
you are a California resident, please refer to our California
Candidate Privacy Notice . To all recruitment agencies : Lucid
Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward
resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid
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resumes.
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