Sr. Manager, Global Launch Process & Strategy

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At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids 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 whats possible and shape the future of mobility.

Senior Manager, Global Launch Process & Strategy

The Senior Manager of Global Launch Process & Strategy is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for the design, development, and enterprise-wide implementation of Lucids Global Launch Excellence Process. This leader will establish a comprehensive architectural framework and standardized methodologiesincluding a robust Launch Excellence Playbookdefining best practices for program timing, financial governance, reporting transparency, and cross-functional execution. Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Launch, this role is accountable for governance, process design, capability development, and the deployment of enabling tools and systems that ensure consistent and effective application of launch standards worldwide.

You Will:

• Lead the design, authoring, and maintenance of comprehensive global standards for vehicle and powertrain launch phases, ensuring all processes meet OEM expectations and internal quality mandates.
• Develop standardized methodologies and templates for program scheduling and financial tracking to be utilized by all program launch teams.
• Design and implement standardized cross-functional reporting tools and dashboards to ensure consistent, transparent status updates across the global portfolio.
• Lead the deployment of new launch standards across the organization, providing necessary training and tools to ensure successful adoption by local execution teams.
• Establish continuous improvement feedback loops from current launches to refine and update standards, ensuring lessons learned are formally integrated into future processes.
• Monitor the application of launch standards globally to ensure consistency and compliance, intervening to course-correct process deviations as needed.

You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in the automotive sector, with extensive experience in vehicle and powertrain launch and quality.
• Significant career history of personally delivering complex launch programs, providing the foundational real-world experience required to design standards for others.
• Proven track record in the design and organizational roll-out of high-level launch standards, reporting protocols, and budgetary frameworks.
• Ability to conceptualize complex manufacturing and engineering workflows into repeatable, scalable processes.
• Deep mastery of automotive launch and quality gate systems, specifically for powertrain and vehicle assembly.
• Ability to create intuitive, >Compensation & Benefits:Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucids 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.

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