Strategy & Business Operations Manager at Lucid Motors
Newark, CAFull-timeOffice of CEOPosted 12 days ago
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><div><u><strong>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</strong></u></div>
<div>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.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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.</div></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking a Manager, Business Operations to support Strategy & Business Development by driving strategic initiatives, operating cadence, and executive-level reporting. This role partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and execution across complex, high-priority initiatives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or business operations, who thrive at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and execution.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Executive Reporting & Narrative Building</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Develop executive-ready PowerPoint materials for senior leadership, including strategic updates, decision memos, operating reviews, and board-level content</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Synthesize complex, cross-functional inputs into clear narratives, insights, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Ensure materials focus on decision implications and executive clarity, not just status reporting</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Business Operations & Operating Cadence</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Own the operating cadence: agenda setting, pre-reads, KPI rollups, action tracking, and follow-through</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Design and maintain Excel-based dashboards and scorecards tracking performance against strategic priorities</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Build lightweight, repeatable processes that improve visibility, accountability, and decision speed</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strategic Initiatives & Problem Solving</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Lead cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, from scoping and analysis through execution and issue resolution</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Build structured business cases and quantitative analyses to support prioritization and investment decisions</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Independently manage multiple concurrent workstreams, escalating risks and decisions crisply</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Stakeholder Management</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Partner across Strategy, Finance, Commercial, Operations, Engineering, and Legal</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Influence without authority to drive alignment and resolve dependencies</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">7+ years of experience in business operations, strategy & operations, management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated executive-level PowerPoint storytelling skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Advanced Excel capability including KPI tracking, scenario analysis, and business case support</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Comfort operatingin fast-paced, ambiguous environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Automotive, EV, mobility, manufacturing, or industrial experience</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Experience supporting executive leadership or governance processes</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Familiarity with KPI frameworks, OKRs, and operating models</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Exposure to Tableau, Power BI, or SQL</span></li>
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<div><strong>Salary Range</strong>: 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>
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<div> </div></div><div class="title">Base Pay Range (Annual)</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$117,100</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$161,040 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div>
<p class="p1"><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>: 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.)</p>
<p class="p1">By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <u><a class="postings-link" href="https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a></u>. If you are a California resident, please refer to our <u><a class="postings-link" href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/california-candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">California Candidate Privacy Notice</a></u>.</p>
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