Sr. Staff Program Manager, HR PMO
Phoenix, NM - 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.
Lucid Motors is seeking an experienced Human Resources Project Manager (HR PMO) to drive the planning execution and governance of strategic People & Places initiatives. This role will partner closely with HR leadership and cross functional stakeholders to manage enterprise HR projects organizational transformation efforts workforce planning initiatives process improvements and operational programs that support Lucids continued growth across global corporate and manufacturing populations.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized and proactive program manager with experience leading complex cross functional projects within HR People Operations or a PMO environment. This individual willbe responsible forensuring projectsremainonschedulerisks are mitigated stakeholders are aligned and executive leaders have visibility into progress decisions and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Project and Program Management
- Lead end to end delivery of strategic HR and People Operations initiatives across corporate manufacturing and shared services functions.
- Develop project plans timelines milestones governance structures and communication plans.
- Facilitate project meetings track action items and drive accountability across stakeholders.
- Manage interdependencies across HR Finance IT Legal Communications and business functions.
- Monitor project healthidentifyrisks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Manage complex cross functional projects that span multiple business functions geographic regions and manufacturing locations.
Executive Reporting and Governance
- Prepare executive level presentations dashboards and status reports for senior leadership.
- Maintain project governance processes documentation decision logs and action trackers.
- Drive consistency across project operating models templates and reporting frameworks.
- Support leadership reviews steering committee meetings and executive decision making.
Transformation and Change Management
- Support organization-wide transformation initiatives workforce planning programs and operating model changes across global teams and business functions.
- Partner with HR leaders to assess impacts develop implementation plans andmonitoradoption.
- Coordinate change management activities stakeholder engagement and communications.
Process Improvement and Operational Excellence
- Identifyopportunities to improve HR processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Standardize project management methodologies and best practices across the People function.
- Develop andmaintainSOPs playbooks governance documentation and workflow processes.
- Leverage data and metrics to support decision making and continuous improvement efforts.
Cross Functional Partnership
- Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence People Operations People Analytics HRIS Talent Acquisition Shared Services Finance IT Legal Communications and leaders across corporate and manufacturing organizations.
- Partner with business leaders to define requirements track deliverables and ensure successful execution.
- Build strong relationships across functions to drive alignment and remove execution barriers.
Team Leadership and PMO Management
- Provide leadership and day-to-day direction for HR PMO activities and project resources.
- Establish andmaintainproject management standards governance frameworks and best practices across the People organization.
- Mentor and develop project managers analysts and project team members to drive execution excellence and professional growth.
- Prioritize project portfolios and resources to ensure alignment with businessobjectivesand executive priorities.
- Foster a culture of accountability collaboration operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Project Management ora relatedfield.
- 5 years of experience in project management PMO HR operations HR transformation consulting or related functions.
- Experience managing complex cross functional initiatives with executive visibility.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and governance practices.
- Exceptional organization communication facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
- Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Office including PowerPoint Excel Word and Teams.
Preferred
- Experience supporting HR People Operations HRIS Shared Services workforce planning transformation or PMO initiatives within a global organization.
- PMP CAPM Agile Lean or other project management certification.
- Experience within automotive manufacturing technology or high growth organizations.
- Familiarity with SuccessFactors Workday or other HR technology platforms.
- Experience creating executive dashboards and project metrics.
- Experience managing enterprise-wide programs involving multiple regions business units and senior stakeholders.
Success Measures
- Delivery of strategic initiatives on time and within established milestones.
- Effective stakeholder alignment across HR and business functions.
- Strong governance documentation and executive reporting practices.
- Improved operational efficiency through process standardization and project discipline.
- High qualityexecutive communications and decision support materials.
- Successful delivery of enterprise projects that support business growth workforce transformation and operational excellence.
Key Competencies
- Project and Program Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Executive Communication
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Organizational Agility
- Attention to Detail
This role is ideal for a highly organized and execution-oriented professional who enjoys driving large-scale initiatives partnering with senior leaders and helping build scalable People processes during periods of growth and transformation.
At Lucid we dont 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.
Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitivebenefits packageincluding medical dental and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a401(k) retirementplan. Eligible employees may alsoparticipatein Lucids equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards if applicable aredeterminedbased on individual performance role scope market considerations and overall company resultsin accordance withthe terms of the applicable plans.
Equal Opportunity: At Lucid we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.
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About Company
Lucid is the future of sustainable mobility, designing electric cars that further reimagines the driving experience.