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Sr. Technical Program Manager, Chief Engineering Team
Lucid MotorsUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jul 2023
About the role
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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.
SummaryAs the Sr. Program Manager, you will work for the Chief Engineer of a specified vehicle program and design for the future of electric vehicles. You will sit with and meet daily with the Chief Engineering team to align on direction of the vehicle for design, attributes and cost targets, and lead cross functional teams to achieve that goal. You will be responsible for the status of the engineering across the vehicle and making sure no problem goes unsolved. This role is open to program managers and engineers who have a proven background in excellent design, while also being able to mentor and teach other technical program managers around the organization. This role will be filled by someone who is passionate about working together to make groundbreaking products with amazing innovation. Responsibilities· Cross functionally pulls teams together to design and develop concepts from a blank canvas to achieve architecture proposals for future vehicles· Keep track of vehicle status (release status, design milestones, cost, critical issues) and give direction to system technical program managers for action items/mitigations when needed· Report out on engineering status in weekly executive reviews and program milestones. Escalate when support needed from an executive audience· Define and implement best in class processes and procedures· Work closely with stakeholders and attribute owners across the company which includes, but is not limited to: Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Craftmanship, Styling and Manufacturing· Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment Qualifications· 5+ years of industry experience, automotive preferred· Proven experience working in engineering teams· Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills· Advanced experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence and Smartsheets· Understanding of physics and material science, and proven track record of application of those theories to component/vehicle design· Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly, vehicle assembly or vehicle service· A strong desire to create state-of-the-art engineering products as an integral part of a capable team· Experience and/or good knowledge of manufacturing processes (Extrusions, Castings, Stampings, etc.)· Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% if needed Advantageous· Knowledge of high voltage architectures · Knowledge of vehicle crash safety principles· Knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles· Knowledge of NVH principles
Education· BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Lucid maintains your privacy according to its Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
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.
Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to t
SummaryAs the Sr. Program Manager, you will work for the Chief Engineer of a specified vehicle program and design for the future of electric vehicles. You will sit with and meet daily with the Chief Engineering team to align on direction of the vehicle for design, attributes and cost targets, and lead cross functional teams to achieve that goal. You will be responsible for the status of the engineering across the vehicle and making sure no problem goes unsolved. This role is open to program managers and engineers who have a proven background in excellent design, while also being able to mentor and teach other technical program managers around the organization. This role will be filled by someone who is passionate about working together to make groundbreaking products with amazing innovation. Responsibilities· Cross functionally pulls teams together to design and develop concepts from a blank canvas to achieve architecture proposals for future vehicles· Keep track of vehicle status (release status, design milestones, cost, critical issues) and give direction to system technical program managers for action items/mitigations when needed· Report out on engineering status in weekly executive reviews and program milestones. Escalate when support needed from an executive audience· Define and implement best in class processes and procedures· Work closely with stakeholders and attribute owners across the company which includes, but is not limited to: Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Craftmanship, Styling and Manufacturing· Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment Qualifications· 5+ years of industry experience, automotive preferred· Proven experience working in engineering teams· Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills· Advanced experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence and Smartsheets· Understanding of physics and material science, and proven track record of application of those theories to component/vehicle design· Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly, vehicle assembly or vehicle service· A strong desire to create state-of-the-art engineering products as an integral part of a capable team· Experience and/or good knowledge of manufacturing processes (Extrusions, Castings, Stampings, etc.)· Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% if needed Advantageous· Knowledge of high voltage architectures · Knowledge of vehicle crash safety principles· Knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles· Knowledge of NVH principles
Education· BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Lucid maintains your privacy according to its Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
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.
Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to t
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