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.
Lucid’s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Operations Program Management to lead all Midsize operations programs within our AMP-1 factory in Arizona and AMP-2 factory in Saudi Arabia. This role is accountable for ensuring synchronized readiness across manufacturing shops, enabling functions, and construction partners to deliver an operable factory that meets timing, cost, and quality targets. The position is domiciled in Casa Grande, AZ with regular travel to KSA for critical meetings, readiness reviews, and launch execution.
You Will:
- Own the Operations Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Midsize vehicle line in AMP-1 and AMP-2, ensuring alignment with global S&OP and vehicle program timelines.
- Drive readiness across all shops (Stamping, BIW, Paint, GA, Powertrain, GA Warehouse) and enabling functions (Construction, Mfg Eng, IT/MES, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain).
- Chair operational governance forums; enforce stage-gate criteria and escalation SLAs.
- Serve as the single point of accountability for Midsize program status, risk management, and decision-making.
- Act as the glue between Vehicle Program Management (VPM) and Construction PM, ensuring synchronized product maturity and factory readiness.
- Engage the AMP-1 and AMP-2 Operational Teams as major stakeholders to ensure seamless handover and operational readiness.
- Lead dual-site readiness reviews; manage critical path for tooling, workforce, PPAP/validation, and logistics.
- Interface with global operations leadership, engineering, supply chain, and external partners to resolve constraints and drive execution.
- Deliver standardized dashboards and KPIs for Midsize programs; ensure “One Voice” reporting to leadership.
You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, STEM or related discipline required; Master’s preferred.
- 10+ years in program or operations management within automotive or advanced manufacturing.
- Proven track record of leading greenfield or brownfield factory launches.
- Expert in program governance, risk management, and integrated scheduling.
- Strong cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to travel internationally (up to 30–40%) for extended periods during critical phases.
- Eligible for Business Visit Visa from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP or PgMP certification.
- Experience with EV manufacturing and global operations.
- Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, S&OP processes, and digital manufacturing systems (MES, ERP).
At 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.
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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