Head of Program Portfolio Management
Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
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Job Summary
About Lucid
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 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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices the world united by a shared commitment to refusing to settle youcanhelpredefinewhatspossible andshape the future of mobility.
ThePortfolio &ProgramManagementorganization within Program Managementisseekingahighly effectiveand strategicleader for the position ofHeadofProgramPortfolioManagementtolead the deployment ofLucidsexisting and future product lines.Core responsibilitiesincludedefining governing andoptimizingthe enterprise product portfolio to maximize long-term business value strategic alignment and resourceefficacy.Thisroleserves as the central integrator between Product Engineering Finance Manufacturing Commercial and Executive Leadership teams to ensure that product investments align with corporateobjectives market opportunities organizational capacity and financial targets.The role oversees portfolio strategyroadmap balancing governance processes and portfolio performance management across current and future product programs. The successful candidate combines strategic vision analytical rigor business acumen and executive influence to guide critical product and investment decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
Role:
- Establish and lead portfolio governance processes forums and decision frameworks
- Chair or facilitateportfolio review meetings and executive decision reviews
- Drive alignment on major product investment resource allocation and roadmap decisions
- Ensure transparent objective and data-driven decision-making across the organization
- Evaluate and prioritize product technology and capital investment opportunities
- Balance portfolio investments across multiple products platforms technologies and timelines
- Assessand tradeoffresource constraints organizational capacity and portfolio risks when making recommendations
- Monitor roadmap execution and portfolio performance
- Guide strategic adjustments as market business or technology conditions evolve
- Develop high-quality recommendations supported by quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Support annual planning strategic reviews and investment discussions through fact-based analysis and storytelling
- Build strong partnerships across Product Engineering Finance Manufacturing Supply Chain Marketing Sales and other key functions
- Facilitate alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities and objectives
- Foster a culture of collaboration transparency and accountability in portfolio management activities
- Drive continuous improvement of portfolio management processes tools and methodologies
- Build lead and develop a high-performing portfolio management organization
- Mentor portfolio managers analysts and strategic planning professionals
Qualifications:
- 8 years of experience in product planning portfolio management strategy program management finance engineering management or related functions
- 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
- Demonstrated experience leading complex product investment or portfolio planning activities
- Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and strategic planning processes
- Exceptional analytical financial and business decision-making skills
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Strategic leadership
- Portfolio thinking
- Executive influence
- Business & Financial Acumen
- Analytical decision making
- Cross-Functional leadership
- Organizational agility
- Talent development
- Attention to Detail
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Finance Economics Operations or a related discipline
Preferred:
- Masters degree (MBA or related field)
- Experience leading portfolio or strategic planning functions within a large complex organization
- Experience with capital planning investment prioritization and business case development
- Advanced knowledge of portfolio management frameworks and strategic planning methodologies
- Experience presenting recommendations to executive leadership teams
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$189000 - $277200 USD
Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitivebenefits packageincluding medical dental and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a401(k) retirementplan. Eligible employees may alsoparticipatein Lucids equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards if applicable aredeterminedbased on individual performance role scope market considerations and overall company resultsin accordance withthe 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.
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About Company
Lucid is the future of sustainable mobility, designing electric cars that further reimagines the driving experience.
