Validation Program Manager

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.

Technical Program Manager, Validation

Lucid’s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. We constantly seek talented, motivated individuals possessing a proven track record of excellence to join our team. Become part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive and mobility industry.

We're seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead our global validation activities. This role requires expertise in managing validation processes from planning to execution and closure. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for excellence in a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Align feature validation plans with vehicle program and software release schedules
• Provide regular status updates and manage risks effectively
• Coordinate with upstream and downstream teams to ensure smooth validation processes
• Prioritize and drive resolution of critical validation issues
• Manage validation resources and assets across teams
• Oversee in-country validation for export markets
• Optimize validation strategies, identifying areas for improvement
• Collaborate with quality and process engineering teams to define test standards and metrics

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in test management of complex systems
• Strong knowledge of product development, software, and test methodologies
• Proven leadership in global, cross-functional project coordination
• Proficiency with testing tools and defect management systems
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Advantageous:

• Experience with automotive industry standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, FMVSS)
• Automotive testing background
• Project management or test management certifications (PMP, ISTQB)
• Track record of driving organizational change

Education Requirements:

· BS minimum in the areas of Computer Science or related fields, MS preferred

Be Part Of Something Amazing:

Come work alongside some of the best and most accomplished minds in the industry. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, Lucid Motors is making significant breakthroughs in clean technology.

Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for the brilliant minds who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you want to actively work towards creating a better, sustainable future, we’d love to have you join our team!

    At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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.)

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