Sr. Technical Project Manager (SET Leader)

Newark, CA, United States

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 currently seeking a skilled Sr. Technical Project Manager (SET Leader) for the Exterior Trim team directed towards Exterior System Components. You will work with a team of talented engineers in support of the Exterior components design & development efforts at Lucid. You will be managing multiple scheduling activities for simultaneous projects. You will leverage your expertise in managing automotive trim commodities, working closely with a lean team comprised of the best automotive engineers. Working with the Manager as well as cross functional teams such as PMO, Design, Craftsmanship, Supply-chain and the testing/vehicle safety departments.

You will help to balance the utilization of all the engineers to work together to accomplish projects within budget constraints and delivery timing, at the same time, work closely in coordination, with other group Project Managers.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain detailed Gantt charts of multiple design projects identified during the cost reduction exercise or new accessories requirement coming through PMO
Track progress and encourage team work to hit each milestone on time
Interface with test department and Exterior Trim suppliers to keep the validation program on-time for start of vehicle production along with BOM management
Utilize Jira to communicate engineering tasks and progress
Utilize Confluence to publish critical information
Provide regular progress updates to management and the executive staff
Lead design release and engineering change requests through Lucid ECR system
Provide technical guidance to solve engineering challenges with mechanical systems
Pro-actively work with other teams and partners to solve launch challenges and maintain positive relationships between stakeholders.
Occasional trips to the manufacturing plant in Arizona to support build activities
Present to Executive staff when required

Qualifications

7+ years of work experience in Automotive domain
3+ years of Project Management experience leading end to end programs
3+ years of Exterior or Interior trim systems experience
3+ years of plastics design experience
Basic Knowledge and experience with CAD programs
Experience with Atlassian Jira, and Confluence or similar

Advantageous

PMP certification preferred
CATIA experience is desirable
Automotive Accessories/ cost reduction/ should cost experience
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong Analytical and quantitative skills with ability to draw decisions using data and metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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