Sr. Technical Project Manager (SET Leader)

Lucid Motors • Newark, CA

92d • $135,300 - $186,010

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation
• 401k
• Equity program
• Discretionary annual incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees