Staff Technical Program Manager

Role

• Core member of vehicle line program management team from conceptual design phase to start of production for a new vehicle line
• Manages the technical product description, including features are developed on time and meeting system design specification, mechanical packaging, unit testing, verification, integration and validation process needs
• Leads efforts to align build configurations and vehicle test plans with the cross-functional teams to ensure build volumes meet product development requirements
• Executes cross-functional system release plan, including requirements from involved areas like product marketing, product management, software integration, infotainment system, etc.
• Designs and implements effective program management processes and best practices from initiation to completion in partnership with hardware, software and manufacturing teams
• Executes solid root-cause analysis with the ability to identify and predict possible deviations related to e.g. product architecture- or any other required technical changes
• Proactively evaluates design and engineering decisions with the Program Chief Engineer, making sure they don't cause any gap in correlation with the program schedule, budget and scope
• Expedites revisions, corrections, and implementations of necessary changes to previously published documentation with the cross-functional teams
• Fosters strong cross-dimensional partnerships and is able to effectively prioritize workload demands to meet project deadlines

Qualifications

• A proven track record of development and delivery of technical products
• Wide experience in automotive hardware development processes, including integration and validation processes
• Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective program management tools and processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a high-pace highly complex cross-functional environment
• Excellent organization and delegation skills with the ability to own the technical product descriptions and schedule, with a track record of delivering projects on time
• Ability to inspire confidence to the executive members as well as the engineering project teams
• Ability to quickly comprehend complex problems and effectively facilitate the team to a decision and coordinate the action plan
• Solid root-cause analysis sense with the ability to correlate e.g. product architecture modifications to technical changes
• Solid skills in evaluation and criticism of engineering decisions and changes
• 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

Education

• Bachelors in an Engineering discipling, or equivalent work experience.

Compensation &

Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.

Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.