Staff Technical Program Manager, Ops/MFG

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.

As we develop our vertically integrated manufacturing portfolio at AMP-1 in Casa Grande, AZ, we are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager, Operations/Manufacturing to lead the cross functional operations program driving the industrialization and launch of assigned vehicle programs. This role is accountable for ensuring synchronized planning/readiness across all manufacturing shops and enabling functions to shepherd successful vehicle introductions that meet timing, cost, and quality targets. 

This is a high-impact role that requires an ownership mindset, passion for excellence, and the ability to act with urgency in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. 

You Will: 

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

You Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, STEM or related discipline required.
• A minimum of 8 years experience in automotive program management. 
• Experience supporting vehicle launches, managing complex manufacturing programs
• Strong understanding of vertically integrated manufacturing processes and their intersection with product development.
• Proficiency in program governance, risk management, and integrated scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent).
• 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.
• PMP or PgMP certification (preferred)
• Experience with EV manufacturing and global operations. (preferred)
• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, S&OP processes, and digital manufacturing systems (MES, ERP). (preferred)

  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 i