{"id":1977676,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lucid-motors-staff-technical-project-manager-vehicle-programs","title":"Staff Technical Project Manager, Vehicle Programs","company":{"id":678141,"name":"Lucid Motors","domain":"lucidmotors.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lucidmotors","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":81,"open_postings":62,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.774,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":37,"computed_at":"2026-11-12T10:38:37Z"}},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Phoenix, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":131300,"max":192500,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":192500},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-06T19:39:22Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-17","last_verified_at":"2026-11-13T17:52:46Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":38,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":38},"description":"About Lucid\nAt Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. \nWe achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.\nThe Staff TPM, Vehicle Program leads end-to-end execution of complex vehicle programs from concept through launch. The role integrates hardware, software, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, safety, service, and external partners to deliver the complete vehicle to timing, cost, quality, performance, and regulatory targets. As a trusted partner to Vehicle Program Leadership and Chief Engineering, the Staff TPM owns the full-vehicle BOM management, program risks and dependencies, partner schedules and technical issue-resolution reviews whilst supporting the Vehicle Program Director in executive review preparation and the Program Lead in the integrated program execution plan.\nRole:\nProgram Leadership\nSupport the execution of the integrated vehicle program plan, including schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and readiness criteria.\nDrive cross-functional execution against timing, cost, quality, technical, and launch objectives.\nLead program reviews, maintain objective program health reporting, and coordinate recovery plans where delivery is at risk.\nAssess scope and change impacts and support timely, data-driven program decisions.\nVehicle-Level Technical Integration\nDevelop a strong working understanding of vehicle architecture, requirements, attributes, and technical deliverables.\nPartner with Chief Engineering and functional teams to align hardware and software development at the vehicle level.\nFacilitate technical trade-off and issue-resolution discussions, ensuring decisions reflect vehicle-level impacts.\nDefine and monitor measurable technical and integration readiness criteria.\nFull-Vehicle BOM and Cost Management\nMaintain program-level visibility and governance of the full-vehicle BOM across systems, modules, and commodities.\nDrive achievement of BOM cost targets with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Cost Engineering, and external partners.\nEvaluate cost, content, timing, quality, investment, and performance trade-offs and ensure approved changes are reflected in the program baseline.\nIdentify BOM and cost risks early and coordinate mitigation, recovery, and escalation.\nRisk, Issue, and Dependency Management\nEstablish and maintain integrated risk, issue, action, and dependency management for the vehicle program.\nProactively identify technical, software, schedule, resource, supplier, cost, quality, and launch risks.\nDrive accountable mitigation and recovery plans with clear owners, timing, and impact assessments.\nEscalate decisions and constraints with concise recommendations and transparent program impacts.\nCross-Functional and Software Coordination\nCoordinate execution across Vehicle Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software, Electronics, Powertrain, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Validation, Finance, Service, and Operations.\nAlign software release plans, feature maturity, validation, and integration events with hardware builds and vehicle milestones.\nEnsure cross-functional stakeholders remain aligned on priorities, interfaces, commitments, and decision timing.\nExternal Partner Management\nSupport as a vehicle-program interface for key suppliers, technology partners, and development partners.\nLead recurring schedule and timing reviews, deliverable tracking, and recovery planning with external stakeholders.\nCoordinate technical issue-resolution discussions across internal teams and partners, driving closure of integration, quality, validation, and launch concerns.\nIncorporate external commitments, dependencies, and risks into the integrated vehicle program plan.\nExecutive Communication and Launch Readiness\nPrepare and present concise program status, risks, decisions, trade-offs, and recovery plans to senior leadership.\nDrive readiness reviews across vehicle builds, software releases, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, service, and launch.\nMonitor vehicle-level readiness metrics and lead closure of launch-critical issues.\nSupport the transition from development into production and sustained operations.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.\n8+ years of experience in technical program management, vehicle development, systems engineering, or a related field.\nExperience leading complex, cross-functional vehicle or product development programs.\nStrong understanding of engineering development, integrated planning, and product lifecycle management.\nExcellent communication, leadership, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.\nPreferred:\nAdvanced degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.\nExperience in automotive, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, robotics, or other complex systems industries.\nDemonstrated success managing integrated hardware and software programs.\nExperience working with global suppliers, technology partners, or development partners.\nExperience presenting to and influencing senior leaders and executives.\nSuccess Measures\nAchievement of program milestones and launch timing.\nDelivery within approved full-vehicle BOM, investment, and operating-cost targets.\nVehicle quality, performance, software maturity, validation, and launch-readiness outcomes.\nEarly identification and effective closure of program risks, issues, and dependencies.\nExternal partner delivery performance and technical issue-resolution effectiveness.\nCross-functional alignment and the accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness of executive reporting.\nAt Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.\nSalary 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.\nBase Pay Range (Annual)\n$131,300—$192,500 USD\nCompensation& Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. \nEqual Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations. \nAccessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com.This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.\nCandidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. \nTo all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. 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