Sr. Program Manager - Supplier Industrialization

About the role

The Senior Program Manager will play a key role in supporting the supplier industrialization team. This position is responsible for leading supplier deliverables and ensuring these results are closely aligned with the objectives and timelines set by the vehicle program management group. The Senior Program Manager will respond proactively to any contingencies that arise, providing guidance and support to ensure that the group consistently delivers high-quality products on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives, proactively managing risks and resolving issues that could impact program launch timelines.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize ETL pipelines and KPI dashboards, ensuring clear data visualization and compelling storytelling that enable executive-level decision-making.
• Conduct regular data compliance audits and drive disciplined follow-up with Supplier Industrialization Engineering (SIE) and key stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide hands-on training, coaching, and continuous support to stakeholders on KPI dashboards, metrics usage, and data interpretation.
• Contribute to both strategic and tactical planning discussions, translating business objectives into executable program plans.
• Track and drive execution against key milestones and deliverables to ensure on-time, high-quality program launches.
• Engage directly with suppliers to review program timelines, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and challenge processes, assumptions, and delivery plans as needed.
• Exercise sound judgment to determine when issues can be resolved within the working team versus when escalation is required, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Influence cross-functional partners to identify data-driven improvement opportunities that drive measurable business impact.
• Oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of Supplier Industrialization Engineering (SIE) programs, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging tools, and regulatory considerations related to program management and supplier industrialization.
• Travel domestically and internationally, including short-notice and extended assignments, to support manufacturing and supplier readiness activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or related field. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5 - 7 years of automotive program management experience in any of these commodities: Stamping, Casting, Injection molding or Interiors (Interior cabin, passive safety, seats).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in verbal and written communication, collaboration, technical writing and presentation.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights.
• Experience working in a dynamic/start-up environment is a plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Project.
• Working knowledge of Smartsheet, SAP, JIRA, Tableau, and any costing software is a plus.

Skills

• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with supplier management and industrialization processes.

Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package 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 Lucid’s 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.