Sr. Program Manager, Sales Operations and Vehicle Build Planning
Newark, DE - USA
Job Summary
About Lucid
At Lucid we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture our award-winning vehicles bring our Compromise Nothing approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability design and engineering ambition and Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments combining exceptional range performance design and expansive space in a single experience.
We achieve this through deep vertical integration with design engineering and productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices the world united by a shared commitment to refusing to settle youcanhelpredefinewhatspossible andshape the future of mobility.
We are currently seeking a Sr. Program Manager Build Planning.In this role the Program Manager will lead cross-functional vehicle build planning programs that connect customer demand production readiness order-to-vehicle matchingandlaunch readiness. This role partners closely with Sales Production Product IT AnalyticsandFleet to ensure build plans are executable demand-informed and aligned to commercialobjectives.
You Will:
- Develop and execute weekly build plans balancing demand signals with production constraints and commercial considerations
- Perform daily activities that support order-to-delivery execution including order matching management of the 8-week build plan and vehicle allocation visibility
- Support testing and training of new build planning initiatives along with releasing stakeholder communications.
- Partner with Go-to-Market Product Marketing Engineering IT Production and operational stakeholders to support new model year trim package and option launches ensuring operational systems configuration codes UAT testing documentation and internal communications are ready prior to launch
- Attend and contribute to recurring S&OP Vehicle Programs and Supply Chain forums to assess impact to build plan
- Use analytical insights and evolving customer demand patterns to recommend build configurations and manage dynamic build plan inputs
- Document end-to-end processes maintain launch and process readiness materials and ensure relevant stakeholders are aligned on process changes system enhancements and operational dependencies
- Identify and drive process improvements and system enhancement opportunities that improve order matching inventory visibility launch execution reporting quality and cross-functional operating rhythm
- Provide clear status updates risks recommendations and decision points to internal and external stakeholders including Leadership and cross-functional operational partners
You Bring:
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs across Sales Delivery Product IT Engineering Production Supply Chain Analytics Fleet and Leadership stakeholders
- Experience developing project plans launch readiness materials process documentation stakeholder communications and executive-level status updates
- Strong analytical orientation with the ability to translate demand signals take-rate forecasts customer order trends and production constraints into actionable build planning recommendations
- Comfort navigating ambiguity resolving cross-functional dependencies and creating scalable processes in a fast-paced high-growth environment
- Exceptional organizational skills attention to detail and follow-through across recurring operating rhythms launch milestones testing activities stakeholder reviews and issue resolution.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly summarize risks trade offs dependencies process changes and recommendations for both operational and leadership audiences
- Previous automotive manufacturing vehicle planning sales operations production planning supply chain program management or startup experience
- Familiarity with operational systems UAT testing configuration management Confluence documentation and launch communication tools is preferred
- Bachelors degree strongly preferred
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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 1 ... View more