Sr. Manager, Launch Excellence

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.

We are seeking a Senior Manager – Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead and coordinate high-impact powertrain (PWT) launch and process improvement projects within our automotive manufacturing operations. This role is critical to ensuring Launch Excellence, driving seamless integration of new technologies, and optimizing existing manufacturing processes. 

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in technical project management, deep understanding of automotive manufacturing environments, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex project lifecycles. This role will focus on launch readiness, cost and scrap reduction, and operational efficiency, while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.  

You Will:  

• Responsible for managing and driving resolution of all build related issues on new vehicle launches. 
• Ensure that all issues are understood with containment action plans are in place. 
• Track and monitor breakpoints of containment and corrective action
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams including plant launch team, chief team, vehicle program management, engineering and quality team.
• Present top issues with actionable insights to program, plant and senior leadership
• Prioritize Safety, quality and throughput of issues identified within the assembly plant.
• Efficient coordination of Launch Excellence discussions at various organizational levels.
• Influential leadership to develop strong teamwork, communication and build alignment cross-functionally.
• Work with multi-functional teams to identify and document lessons learned to implement improved processes for future launches.
• Use your emotional intelligence and adaptability to successfully navigate complex situations and to motivate teams.
• Effectively delegate tasks, empower teams and foster development.
• Be resilient to setbacks and maintain a positive attitude throughout the process. 

You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, STEM or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• 12+ years of experience in technical project management with automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of launch processes, manufacturing systems, and lean manufacturing principles. 
• Proficiency in project management tools: Jira, Smartsheet, Atlassian Suite, Gantt charts, and scheduling methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in KPI tracking and data-driven decision-making.
• Masters degree in STEM preferred.
• Design for SIx Sigma (DFSS) Black Belt preferred.
• Red X Certification preferred.
• Experience in design, release and validation of automotive components, industrial products or consumer electronics preferred.
• Knowledge of PPAP requirements and process preferred.

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