Technical Project Manager, Vehicle Test

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Newark, CA
131K-196K Annually
5-7 Years Experience
Automotive
The Role
The Technical Project Manager for Vehicle Test at Lucid is responsible for organizing and managing vehicle testing schedules, coordinating resources, managing testing requirements, collaborating with vendors, and reporting testing status to management. The role requires strong experience in automotive vehicle testing, system testing, and project management.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 currently seeking a Technical Project Manager for our Vehicle Test team. This position requires an automotive professional with relevant experience planning and organizing tests for design and production validation. Our ideal candidate exhibits a strong drive, an organized mindset, and has had prior experience bringing vehicles to production. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.
The Role:
Own and organize the vehicle testing schedule
Ensure testing projects stay on track by coordinating resources, identifying and eliminating blockers
Manage system and vehicle testing requirements across the organization including securing test facilities and coordinating testing logistics for significant off-site tests
Enhance and maintain our vehicle testing program processes for tracking and reporting
Collaborate with vendors / suppliers executing tests on Lucid’s behalf
Support the organization by coordinating resources and eliminating blockers
Regularly report testing status to management and executives
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science minimum in a relevant science or engineering field or extensive years doing relevant work in the automotive industry
Proven experience with automotive vehicle testing
Strong understanding of industry vehicle testing standards and testing requirements
Experience in system testing especially for chassis and powertrain components
Experience making and tracking schedules for large programs / projects
Strong knowledge of the automotive testing process for production vehicles
Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members, vendors and management
Comfortable with initiating and taking ownership of projects
Track record of establishing strong processes and work procedures
Organized mindset and time management skills to keep projects on track to the finish
Education:
Bachelor of Science minimum in a relevant science or engineering field or extensive years doing relevant work in the automotive industry
Advantageous: 
Masters degree in a relevant engineering field
MBA or professional certification for Project/Program Management
Experience testing fully electric vehicles
5+ years of experience

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)

$130,600$196,000 USD

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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. 

 

The Company
HQ: Newark, CA
2,635 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.

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