
Staff Technical Program Manager, Ops/MFG
As we develop our vertically integrated manufacturing portfolio at AMP-1 in Casa Grande, AZ, we are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager, Operations/Manufacturing to lead the cross functional operations program driving the industrialization and launch of assigned vehicle programs. This role is accountable for ensuring synchronized planning/readiness across all manufacturing shops and enabling functions to shepherd successful vehicle introductions that meet timing, cost, and quality targets.
This is a high-impact role that requires an ownership mindset, passion for excellence, and the ability to act with urgency in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
You Will:
- Serve as the Voice of Operations/Manufacturing towards Vehicle Program Management (VPM), Engineering (R&D), Supply Chain, and other centralized business functions, ensuring synchronized product maturity and factory capability.
- Provide program oversight for the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), supporting Project Controls for assigned vehicle programs.
- Lead cross-functional readiness across all manufacturing shops (Stamping, Body in White, Paint, General Assembly, Powertrain) and enabling functions (Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, Launch, IT/MES, EHS, Quality, Material Planning)
- Drive execution of manufacturing-led pre-production build phases and ensure equipment, workforce, component availability, and logistics readiness are on track.
- Chair operational governance forums; contribute to stage-gate criteria, escalation protocols, and PDP milestone reviews.
- Collaborate with global operations leadership, engineering, supply chain, etc. to resolve constraints and drive execution.
You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, STEM or related discipline required.
- A minimum of 8 years experience in automotive program management.
- Experience supporting vehicle launches, managing complex manufacturing programs
- Strong understanding of vertically integrated manufacturing processes and their intersection with product development.
- Proficiency in program governance, risk management, and integrated scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent).
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for program execution.
- PMP or PgMP certification (preferred)
- Experience with EV manufacturing and global operations. (preferred)
- Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, S&OP processes, and digital manufacturing systems (MES, ERP). (preferred)
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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