Sr. Project Manager, Validation & Vehicle Operations

What You Bring

• Required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or operational field OR equivalent relevant technical education, certification, or comparable formal training is required.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in vehicle operations, fleet coordination, software quality validation, test operations, service engineering, or related automotive product quality roles.
• Strong understanding of vehicle readiness, fleet utilization, software build deployment, OTA update control, and configuration tracking in an automotive engineering environment.
• Experience coordinating vehicle testing or assessment execution, including driver scheduling, issue reproduction support, log collection, and engineering triage inputs.
• Familiarity with repair coordination, maintenance planning, parts replacement, and vehicle downtime management for assessment or engineering fleets.
• Working knowledge of software release milestones, vehicle software versions, special build handling, and validation support workflows with engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and practical technical judgment, with the ability to identify execution blockers, readiness gaps, and evidence needs for Quality findings.
• Comfortable performing hands-on vehicle checks, supporting assessment drives, confirming build and configuration status, and collecting structured findings from fleet execution.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where vehicle availability, software builds, assessment schedules, and release priorities change quickly.
• 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.
• Leadership & Management Qualifications
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to act as the accountable lead for fleet readiness, daily Quality assessment execution, and operational follow-through.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to align drivers, technicians, engineering teams, quality stakeholders, and program partners around daily execution priorities.
• Proven ability to manage time-sensitive logistics, readiness blockers, vehicle availability risks, and release-driven priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and escalation discipline, with the ability to drive closure across vehicle readiness, repair coordination, OTA and build updates, and assessment execution needs.
• Ability to organize multiple vehicles, builds, drivers, repairs, and daily assessment schedules while maintaining clear status visibility and operational control.
• Preferred
• Significant relevant experience in hands-on vehicle operations, fleet management, software quality assessment, service engineering, or automotive product quality.
• Experience supporting engineering fleets, vehicle validation organizations, or software quality operations.
• Experience supporting OTA deployment activities and software release execution.
• Experience working directly with Software Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, Digital Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Experience supporting software release readiness activities within automotive or electric vehicle environments.
• Work Requirement
• This role requires active, hands-on participation in California-based vehicle operations, fleet management, validation execution, and software quality readiness activities. Regular interaction with assessment vehicles, drivers, engineers, technicians, and quality personnel is required. Travel may be required based on fleet, validation, and business needs.
• Compensation and Benefits
• Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the terms and conditions of those programs. Cash or equity incentive awards, if applicable, are determined by multiple factors, including individual performance and overall company results.
• Equal Opportunity
• At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.
• Accessibility
• Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and hiring process. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [accessibility contact TBD].
• Candidate Data Privacy
• 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.
• Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. 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.
• Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.
• Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.
• Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice.
• To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.