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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 Body Structures & Closures (BS&C) organization is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager (Staff SET Lead, BIW) to deliver complex vehicle body programs from concept through production. This role leads Simultaneous Engineering Teams (SETs) executing aluminum‑intensive and mixed‑material BIW architectures , with full accountability for cost, quality, timing, mass, and manufacturability . This is a senior, hands‑on program leadership role for an experienced automotive TPM with strong BIW technical depth , executive‑level communication skills, and the ability to drive disciplined execution in a fast‑paced environment. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Delivery Lead BS&C SETs across all program phases: concept, architecture, design, industrialization, launch, and post‑SOP. Own integrated program plans, critical path, milestones, and risk mitigation for aluminum and mixed‑material BIW systems. Drive execution to aggressive cost, timing, quality, and mass targets. Lead program forums and SET reviews to align on design maturity, part readiness, tooling status, and build events. Own engineering change management, clearly controlling scope, cost, and timing impacts. Cross‑Functional Integration Partner with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, NPI, Quality, and Operations to ensure end‑to‑end delivery. Ensure early and continuous manufacturability alignment, including tooling, industrialization, and launch readiness. Serve as the single point of accountability for BS&C program status, risks, and recovery plans. Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership in BIW aluminum and mixed‑material body systems, including: Aluminum stampings, castings, and extrusions Mixed‑material architectures (i.e. aluminum, steel, composites) Joining technologies (i.e. SPR, FDS, structural adhesives, welding, bonding) Challenge technical and program assumptions to drive optimized outcomes. Ensure design and release timing supports downstream manufacturing and build execution. Executive Communication & Operating Cadence Represent BS&C in program gateways and executive reviews, clearly communicating status, risks, and trade‑offs. Establish and continuously improve program management cadence, tools, and metrics. Culture & Talent Development Drive a culture of ownership, accountability, and technical excellence. Mentor TPMs and SET leaders within the BS&C organization. Required Qualifications Program Leadership Proven ability to independently start and lead complex automotive programs. Track record of delivering at least one full vehicle or major subsystem program through SOP. Strong command of program planning and tracking tools (i.e. MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent; Jira a plus). Technical Background Strong hands‑on knowledge of BIW systems, with emphasis on aluminum‑intensive and mixed‑material structures. Solid understanding of vehicle development, design release, tooling, manufacturing readiness, and launch. Leadership & Mindset Exceptional ownership mindset; operates beyond formal role boundaries. Structured, data‑driven decision‑maker comfortable in ambiguity. Clear, concise communicator across engineering and executive audiences. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (Master’s or PhD preferred). 8+ years relevant experience (6+ with Master’s; 3+ with PhD). OEM or Tier‑1 automotive experience strongly preferred. Additional Information Approximately 10% travel to Lucid engineering and manufacturing sites to support builds and launches. 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.) By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice . If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice . To all recruitment agencies : Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.