Sr. Program Manager, Launch
Job Location:
Phoenix, AZ - 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.
About the Team
Lucids Logistics and Material Planning teams help bring new vehicle programs engineering changes and production updates into the manufacturing environment with accuracy and clear timing. The team partners closely with Supply Chain NPI PLM GSM Manufacturing Finance Packaging Engineering Program Management Sales Service and supplier teams to align material readiness across the business. This group is unique in its ability to connect early launch planning with production execution ensuring new parts and changes are implemented in SAP BOM records and physical inventory processes. The teams work directly supports launch stability production continuity and scalable logistics processes across Lucids manufacturing operations.
About the Role
The Senior Program Manager Launch Material Planning is a senior-level role based at Lucids Phoenix Arizona location and reports to the Material Planning Launch Manager. This role exists to strengthen how Lucid coordinates new part introductions engineering changes launch timelines and handoffs between launch teams production teams vehicle program management suppliers and series material the first 12 months this person will own launch material planning execution SAP/BOM change readiness escalation management and process improvements that support timely and accurate implementation of new parts and engineering changes. Success will be measured by clear launch handoffs accurate system updates reduced implementation delays improved KPI performance and stronger cross-functional alignment. A strong candidate will have the opportunity to influence launch readiness across both planning systems and physical production execution connecting strategic program timelines with day-to-day manufacturing outcomes.
What You Own
- Launch Readiness: Lead material planning activities for new program launches and engineering changes ensuring parts timelines suppliers and system updates are aligned before production implementation.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate decisions and communication across Supply Chain NPI PLM GSM Planning Operations Finance Packaging Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Program Management Sales Service and supplier partners.
- SAP/BOM Accuracy: Own the implementation and validation of SAP BOM effectivity dates runout analysis and material data updates to support accurate production readiness.
- Team Leadership: Guide Launch Material Planners and the Material Master team in tracking upcoming changes resolving gaps and maintaining clear accountability across launch and change processes.
- Process Improvement: Develop and improve logistics and SAP processes procedures and KPI tracking to support scalable launch execution and continuous improvement.
- Escalation Management: Identify launch risks material planning constraints supplier lead-time issues and implementation delays then drive timely resolution through the appropriate escalation paths.
- Executive Communication: Provide accurate launch updates material readiness status and decision-ready information to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business Engineering or a related field
- Five years of experience in logistics material planning supply chain or manufacturing program execution including experience in automotive or complex manufacturing environments.
- Two years of experience leading people projects or cross-functional workstreams.
- Experience supporting new program launches engineering changes material readiness SAP/BOM updates MRP or related ERP workflows.
- Ability to read write speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position including understanding work instructions safety procedures and job-related communications.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with Microsoft Project Smartsheet Jira Excel Microsoft Office Delmia or similar planning and project management tools.
- Experience building launch processes material planning procedures KPI dashboards or continuous improvement workflows.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve material availability lead-time or implementation challenges.
- Experience communicating program status risks and recommendations to leadership audiences.
Work Requirement
This role is fully onsite at Lucids Phoenix Arizona location. Daily in-person presence is required to support launch planning production coordination stakeholder alignment and material readiness activities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Lucid is the future of sustainable mobility, designing electric cars that further reimagines the driving experience.
