Project Manager, Powertrain Operational Excellence

Lucid MotorsNewark, CA

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Job Description

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.

We are seeking a process-oriented and highly organized Project Manager to drive operational excellence within the Powertrain function of our electric vehicle (EV) business. This role, reporting into the Strategic Planning team, supports cross-functional initiatives focused on improving efficiency, standardizing processes, and enabling scalable execution. The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills, financial and systems awareness, and familiarity with tools like Jira and Tableau or Power BI.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and support Powertrain operational improvement projects that enhance execution, reduce inefficiencies, and align with strategic goals.

Identify and document process gaps; propose and help implement improvements to increase operational performance and standardization.

Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance to ensure alignment and timely execution of strategic initiatives.

Track and report on project progress using Jira, Confluence, and similar tools.

Collaborate with finance and functional leads to monitor Opex and Capex spending, ensuring project execution aligns with approved budgets.

Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and scalable workflows that support consistent execution.

Prepare performance reports and operational dashboards to support planning reviews and leadership updates.

Qualifications:

3–5 years of experience in project management, operations, or process improvement—preferably in EV, automotive, or manufacturing environments.

Familiarity with Powertrain systems or engineering/manufacturing workflows is a strong plus.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams across departments.

Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and spreadsheets; familiarity with reporting and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is a plus.

Understanding of financial coordination for projects, including Opex/Capex tracking and reporting.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is desirable.

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.

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.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$99,800—$137,280 USD

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