Senior Manager, Program Management – Supply Chain

Lucid Motors•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

At Lucid, we are dedicated to introducing captivating, luxury electric vehicles that enhance the human experience and push the boundaries of space, performance, and intelligence. Our vehicles are designed to be intuitive, liberating, and forward-thinking for the future of mobility. We aim to lead in the luxury electric era by focusing on fundamental design principles, ensuring every decision serves both the individual and the environment. We foster a community for innovators who seek to make a significant impact and contribute to a more sustainable future. Lucid is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Program Management to bolster its Supply Chain organization. This pivotal role involves leading program management activities for new vehicle programs and launches, overseeing sourcing, and ensuring seamless alignment and execution across the Supply Chain team to achieve cost, timing, and quality objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in program management, supply chain, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years directly managing, mentoring and developing direct reports, supporting both technical growth and career progression.
Proven ability to operate as an open-minded, self-directed leader who can adapt, problem-solve, and manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a results-oriented mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with a collaborative, team-first approach that enables effective cross-functional execution.
Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational and program management capabilities.
Proficiency in Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), Tableau, and Smartsheet.
Demonstrated ability to creatively and effectively mitigate unforeseen challenges.
Prior automotive industry experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or advanced degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead program management execution for new vehicle programs and launch activities within Supply Chain.
Define, develop, and track KPIs related to sourcing, supplier tooling, part availability, industrialization, and launch readiness.
Manage part availability across all prototype build phases, ensuring timely readiness and risk mitigation.
Drive program execution to ensure new vehicle programs remain on schedule, within budget, and meet quality requirements.
Support cross-functional project initiatives across Supply Chain functions by providing analysis, coordination, and execution support; lead formal program reporting, insights, and recommendations.
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Central PMO, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to ensure integrated program delivery.
Lead and develop a team of Program Managers supporting vehicle programs and strategic initiatives.
Proactively identify issues, lead escalations when required, and develop recovery and mitigation plans in collaboration with leadership.