Sr. Program Manager, Sales Operations and Vehicle Build Planning at Lucid Motors

Phoenix, AZFull-timeField Sales Op-Fld SalesPosted 13 days ago

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<div class="content-intro">About Lucid At 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.  We 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.</div>We are currently seeking a Sr. Program Manager, Build Planning. In this role, the Program Manager will lead cross-functional vehicle build planning programs that connect customer demand, production readiness, order-to-vehicle matching, and launch readiness. This role partners closely with Sales, Production, Product, IT, Analytics, and Fleet, to ensure build plans are executable, demand-informed, and aligned to commercial objectives.   How We Work:  We balance hard work and innovation through purpose driven, in-person collaboration. This opportunity is a 100% onsite role out of our Phoenix, Arizona location. You Will:  <ul> <li>Develop and execute weekly build plans, balancing demand signals with production constraints and commercial considerations </li> <li>Perform daily activities that support order-to-delivery execution, including order matching, management of the 8-week build plan, and vehicle allocation visibility </li> <li>Support testing and training of new build planning initiatives, along with releasing stakeholder communications. </li> <li>Partner with Go-to-Market, Product Marketing, Engineering, IT, Production, and operational stakeholders to support new model year, trim, package, and option launches, ensuring operational systems, configuration codes, UAT testing, documentation, and internal communications are ready prior to launch</li> <li>Attend and contribute to recurring S&OP, Vehicle Programs, and Supply Chain forums to assess impact to build plan</li> <li>Use analytical insights and evolving customer demand patterns to recommend build configurations and manage dynamic build plan inputs </li> <li>Document end-to-end processes, maintain launch and process readiness materials, and ensure relevant stakeholders are aligned on process changes, system enhancements, and operational dependencies</li> <li>Identify and drive process improvements and system enhancement opportunities that improve order matching, inventory visibility, launch execution, reporting quality, and cross-functional operating rhythm</li> <li>Provide clear status updates, risks, recommendations, and decision points to internal and external stakeholders, including Leadership and cross-functional operational partners</li> </ul> You Bring:  <ul> <li>Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs across Sales, Delivery, Product, IT, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Analytics, Fleet, and Leadership stakeholders</li> <li>Experience developing project plans, launch readiness materials, process documentation, stakeholder communications, and executive-level status updates</li> <li>Strong analytical orientation with the ability to translate demand signals, take-rate forecasts, customer order trends, and production constraints into actionable build planning recommendations</li> <li>Comfort navigating ambiguity, resolving cross-functional dependencies, and creating scalable processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment</li> <li> Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through across recurring operating rhythms, launch milestones, testing activities, stakeholder reviews, and issue resolution.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarize risks, trade offs, dependencies, process changes, and recommendations for both operational and leadership audiences</li> <li>Previous automotive, manufacturing, vehicle planning, sales operations, production planning, supply chain, program management, or startup experience </li> <li>Familiarity with operational systems, UAT testing, configuration management, Confluence documentation, and launch communication tools is preferred</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred</li> </ul> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div>INDCORP</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div> <div>Salary 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.</div> </div> <div> </div></div><div class="title">Base Pay Range (Annual)</div><div class="pay-range">$97,600—$134,200 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive <a id="menur13jl" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://mylucidbenefits.com/" target="_blank">benefits package</a> 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.   Equal 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.  Accessibility: 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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]">TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com</a>. 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. Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.  To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.    </div></div>

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