Lucid Motors

Lead Technical Program Manager – Strategic & Quality Initiatives – Infotainment , Cloud , Connectivity , Cyber Security

Newark, CA, US

In-personFull time roleSenior Level

About 2 months ago

About the Job

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.

Lead Technical Program Manager – Strategic & Quality Initiatives – Infotainment , Cloud , Connectivity , Cyber Security

We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Program Manager to lead strategic programs, quality initiatives, compliance efforts, and metrics-driven improvements. The ideal candidate will:

The Role:

▪ Oversee Infotainment, Cloud, Connectivity, Cyber Security (ICCS) strategic, quality, compliance and metrics programs

▪ Lead and coordinate cross-functional technical projects, ensuring alignment across teams and accountability to project and company goals

▪ Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies

▪ Drive quality and reliability initiatives within software and hardware solutions, implementing best practices and continuous improvement processes

▪ Oversee FOSS compliance initiatives, ensuring proper usage, attribution, and license adherence across all software projects.

▪ Conduct regular risk assessments and design mitigation strategies for key risks identified across projects and programs

▪ Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for programs, creating dashboards for stakeholder visibility

▪ Facilitate communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights

▪ Oversee the development and implementation of technical standards and architectural guidelines across projects

▪ Collaborate with product management to align technical initiatives with overall product strategy and roadmap

▪ Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations, ensuring they meet quality and compliance standards

▪ Lead post-mortem analyses on project successes and failures, implementing lessons learned in future initiatives

▪ Mentor junior program managers and team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning

▪ Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in program management, quality assurance, and compliance

▪ Optimize processes for efficiency and scalability, leveraging automation where possible

▪ Manage budget and resources across multiple projects, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization

Qualifications:

▪ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or a related technical field is required

▪ Minimum 12 years of experience in technical program management, emphasizing strategic initiatives, quality assurance, and compliance

▪ Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects, implement quality initiatives, and drive results across organizations

▪ Comprehensive understanding of FOSS compliance, software licensing, and risk management principles

▪ Expertise in software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, KPI tracking, and dashboard creation

▪ Strong communication skills: ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and foster cross-team collaboration

▪ Demonstrated proficiency in developing technical standards, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing processes for efficiency

▪ Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master)

▪ History of implementing innovative quality assurance and process optimization initiatives software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, KPI tracking, and dashboard creation

▪ Advanced skills in project management tools, particularly Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)

Preferred Qualifications:

▪ Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or a related technical field

▪ Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, cross-functional technical projects

▪ Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master)

▪ History of implementing innovative quality assurance and process optimization initiatives

▪ Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring junior program managers

▪ Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change

▪ Previous work experience in automotive industry is a plus

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

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.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$182,000—$266,860 USD

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To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About the Company

Lucid Motors

Newark, California, United States

501-1000

<p>Lucid Motors sets out to create a car that elevates the human experience and transcends the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. A car that is intuitive, liberating, and designed for all the ways people get around. Lucid Motors plans to lead in this new era of mobility by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own path.</p>

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