Staff Technical Program Manager, Chassis

Company: Lucid Motors
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

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. The Chassis team is looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager (SET Lead). The Chassis group is responsible for parts such as: steering, wheels, tires, brakes, structures, and vehicle dynamics. As a simultaneous engineering team (SET) lead (aka a Staff TPM) for the Chassis Mechanical team you will be responsible for project managing all Chassis hardware and integrated systems for future development programs. Role Provide general program related support to Chassis Engineering Manager, Chassis Module Leader and Release Engineers to ensure clear communication of timeline milestones and support with escalation / resolution of program decisions needed Create and maintain detailed Gantt charts of multiple design projects Create and track chassis hardware commodity milestones and drive/support progress within Chassis to achieve deadlines Identify critical paths, resource constraints and roadblocks Interface with Lucid internal departments and chassis commodity suppliers to keep the validation program on time for vehicle build phases and start of vehicle production Utilize Jira to communicate and monitor engineering tasks and progress Utilize various communication pages and documentation to publish critical information Provide regular progress updates to management and the executive staff Lead priority and review of design release and engineering change requests through the Lucid change request system Support cost breakdown review of parts and work cross functionally to establish should costs, and targets, and help connect teams and suppliers Organize, where needed, technical guidance to solve engineering challenges with chassis systems Qualfications 5 years of professional work experience in a STEM related field 2 years working in technical program management Experience managing cross-functional teams Experience managing aggressive program timelines and deadlines Experience in technical / engineering program management in STEM fields such as automotive or consumer electronics Experience working with electromechanical assemblies Experience with Atlassian Jira, and Confluence Experience creating and using GANTT charts Experience in manufacturing processes such as stamping, injection molding, die casting, and mechanical assembly processes Advantageous Basic usage of CAD for creating sections, presentations; CATIA preferred 5 years of work experience in automotive hardware Flexibility to work in a fast-paced startup environment with frequent prioritization adjustments Experience leading design release and change requests Experience with headcount planning, resourcing, and prioritization Experience with concept to launch, vehicle development and product launch or consumer product launch Knowledge in cross function development of electronics components A positive attitude with a drive to learn and contribute meaningfully Exceptional communication in written and verbal English Exceptional organizational skills and interpersonal skills Ability to develop strategic planning related to project timing, cost and technical requirements Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or STEM. Mechanical Engineering preferred. 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. Salary Range : The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Base Pay Range (Annual) $157,500 - $231,000 USD 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.) By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice . If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice . To all recruitment agencies : Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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