Sr. Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Closures Systems

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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 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.

Lucids Body Structures & Closures (BS&C) organization is seeking a Program Manager (SET Lead Closures Systems) to deliver complex vehicle programs from concept through production. This role leads Simultaneous Engineering Teams (SETs) executing closures systems content including dynamic seals mechanisms hinges latches closures trim plugs and grommets with full accountability for cost quality timing mass and manufacturability.

This is a senior hands-on program leadership role for an experienced automotive TPM with strong closures systems technical depth executive-level communication skills and the ability to drive disciplined execution in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery

• Lead BS&C SETs across all program phases: concept architecture design industrialization launch and post-SOP.
• Own integrated program plans critical path milestones and risk mitigation for closures systems content.
• Drive execution to aggressive cost timing quality and mass targets.
• Lead program forums and SET reviews to align on design maturity part readiness tooling status and build events.
• Own engineering change management clearly controlling scope cost and timing impacts.

Cross-Functional Integration

• Partner with Vehicle Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain NPI Quality and Operations to ensure end-to-end delivery.
• Ensure early and continuous manufacturability alignment including tooling industrialization and launch readiness.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for BS&C closures systems program status risks and recovery plans.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership across closures systems content including:
• Dynamic and static sealing systems
• Closure mechanisms latches strikers and hinges
• Injection-molded and blow-molded plastic components
• Closures trim and interior/exterior interface components
• Plugs grommets and secondary sealing features
• Challenge technical and program assumptions to drive optimized outcomes.
• Ensure design and release timing supports downstream manufacturing and build execution.

Executive Communication & Operating Cadence

• Represent BS&C in program gateways and executive reviews clearly communicating status risks and trade-offs.
• Establish and continuously improve program management cadence tools and metrics.

Culture & Talent Development

• Drive a culture of ownership accountability and technical excellence.
• Mentor TPMs and SET leaders within the BS&C organization.

Required Qualifications

Program Leadership

• Proven ability to independently start and lead complex automotive programs.
• Track record of delivering at least one full vehicle or major subsystem program through SOP.
• Strong command of program planning and tracking tools (i.e. MS Project Smartsheet or equivalent; Jira a plus).

Technical Background

• Strong hands-on knowledge of closures systems including mechanisms sealing systems hinges trim and associated injection-molded and engineered plastic components.
• Familiarity with supplier-developed systems and the associated co-development tooling and validation processes typical of closures content.
• Solid understanding of vehicle development design release tooling manufacturing readiness and launch.

Leadership & Mindset

• Exceptional ownership mindset; operates beyond formal role boundaries.
• Structured data-driven decision-maker comfortable in ambiguity.
• Clear concise communicator across engineering and executive audiences.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field (Masters or PhD preferred).
• 5 years of relevant experience
• OEM or Tier-1 automotive experience strongly preferred.

Additional Information

• Approximately 10% travel to Lucid engineering and manufacturing sites to support builds and launches.

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