Staff Technical Project Manager
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.
About the Team
The General Assembly team plays a critical role in bringing Lucid vehicles from design intent to production readiness by building scalable reliable manufacturing processes. The team partners across Manufacturing Engineering Vehicle Integration Design Engineering Logistics New Product Introduction Operations Engineering and Quality to ensure the assembly line supports safety quality timing and customer requirements. What makes this team unique is its cross-functional ownership of complex launch and manufacturing challenges where decisions directly influence production performance andthe customerexperience.
About the Role
As a Staff Technical Program Manager General Assembly you will lead high-impact programs that support the development installation integration and readiness of General Assembly manufacturing lines at Lucid. This role reports to a leader within Manufacturing Engineering and exists to strengthen program execution as Lucid scales vehicle production and introduces new products processes and the first 12 months you will own program scope schedules risk management cross-functional alignment and launch readiness for assigned General Assembly initiatives. Success will be measured by clear program governancetimelymilestone delivery effective risk mitigation and manufacturing solutions that meet safety quality cost and production requirements. This role offers the opportunity to make decisions at the intersection of product design manufacturing equipment and production execution in a fast-moving electric vehicle environment.
What You Own
- Program Strategy:Define program scopeobjectives milestones and key performance indicators then translate business and manufacturing requirements into actionable execution plans.
- Launch Readiness:Lead cross-functional planning for General Assembly equipment process development installation and integration to support production readiness across brownfield and greenfield programs.
- Schedule Ownership:Build and manage program schedules resource needs and deliverables to supporttimelymilestone completion and clear accountability across teams.
- Risk Management:Identify assess and mitigate technical schedule cost and integration risks throughout the program lifecycle before theyimpactlaunch outcomes.
- Cross-Functional Alignment:Facilitatedecisions across Manufacturing Engineering Design Engineering Vehicle Integration NPI Logistics Operations Engineering Procurement and Quality when priorities or requirements conflict.
- Manufacturing Integration:Evaluate product design changes and manufacturing requirements to support Design for Manufacturing activities and ensure seamless integration into the General Assembly line.
- Budget and Change Control:Monitor program coststrackProductEngineering-driven changes and escalate cost timing or scope impacts with clear recommendations for resolution.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Engineering STEM or a related field
- 8 years of General Assembly engineering technical program management or project management experience in an automotive or advanced manufacturing environment.
- Experience designing developing launching or integrating General Assembly equipment and processes for brownfield or greenfield programs.
- Experience leading cross-functional programs and influencing decisions across engineering manufacturing operations procurementlogistics quality and product teams.
- Working knowledge of Jira Smartsheet Microsoft ProjectCatiaand AutoCAD.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CATIA DELMIA or similar manufacturing and product development tools.
- Experience supporting Design for Manufacturing activities and translating product requirements into manufacturing equipment or process solutions.
- Experience managing program budgets change control andlaunchtiming in a high-growth production environment.
- Ability to traveldomesticallyand/or internationallyup to40% of the time based on business needs.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to read write speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position including understanding work instructions safety procedures and job-related communications.
- Ability to work in manufacturing and production environments where personal protective equipment may berequired.
- Ability to stand walk bend reach and move through production areas as needed to review equipment processes and installation activity.
- Ability to usea computerand related office equipment for extended periods to manage schedules documentation program updates and cross-functional communication.
Work Requirement
This role is fully onsite at Lucids manufacturing location. Daily in-person presence isrequiredto support production readiness cross-functional coordination and manufacturing line execution.
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$157500 - $231000 USD
Compensation & Benefits:Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitivebenefits packageincluding medical dental and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays paid sick leave; and a401(k) retirementplan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time 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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Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
Lucid is the future of sustainable mobility, designing electric cars that further reimagines the driving experience.