Staff Technical Program Manager, Ops/MFG

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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.

Lucid’s mission is to promote the adoption of sustainable energy by creating captivating luxury electric vehicles focused on the human experience. As Lucid expands its vertically integrated manufacturing portfolio at AMP-1 in Casa Grande, AZ, the company is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager, Operations/Manufacturing to lead cross-functional operations programs for the industrialization and launch of assigned vehicle programs. This position is responsible for ensuring coordinated planning and readiness across all manufacturing shops and supporting functions, facilitating successful vehicle introductions that meet timing, cost, and quality objectives.

This role requires a strong sense of ownership, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to act promptly in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

You Will:

• Represent Operations/Manufacturing to Vehicle Program Management (VPM), Engineering (R&D), Supply Chain, and other central business functions, ensuring coordinated product maturity and factory capability.
• Provide program oversight for the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and support Project Controls for assigned vehicle programs.
• Lead cross-functional readiness across all manufacturing shops (Stamping, Body in White, Paint, General Assembly, Powertrain) and supporting 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 maintained.
• Chair operational governance forums; contribute to stage-gate criteria, escalation protocols, and PDP milestone reviews.
• Collaborate with global operations leadership, engineering, supply chain, and other teams to resolve constraints and drive program execution.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, STEM, or a related field.
• 8 years’ experience in automotive program management; OEM experience preferred.
• Experience supporting vehicle launches and managing complex manufacturing programs.
• Strong understanding of vertically integrated manufacturing processes and their connection with product development.
• Proficiency with program governance, risk management, and integrated scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar).
• 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 Qualifications:

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

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.)

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