We are currently seeking a Sr Manager, Battery Programs, to join the Powertrain Programs team. This key leadership position requires an experienced professional with a proven track record of excellence and managerial achievement. Leading a team of technical project managers, this position encompasses responsibility for all battery engineering programs at Lucid. The candidate is an accomplished program/project manager of high voltage battery products, with strong organization capabilities and the ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for efficient progression within a fast-paced and complex work environment.Responsibilities:Manage the engineering development process for high voltage battery products, bringing together a cross-functional engineering team including battery systems, mechanical & electrical hardware, embedded software, prototype build, test & validation and manufacturing engineeringDevelop and maintain product development timelines, resources and budget requirementsDrive the engineering activities at the high voltage battery product level in accordance with the development timeline, including requirements definition, supplier selection, design release, prototyping, engineering testing, process development, DV & PV testing, APQP, etc.Drive key decisions (technical, project timing, supplier decisions, change management, etc.) that impact system deliveryDevelop and maintain the high voltage battery roadmap(including variants, product improvements, supplier changes, etc) and impacts on technical specifications, validation testing, manufacturing, cost, etc.Define and implement new processes to enable more efficient delivery of engineering projectsTake ownership and drive resolution of any blockers to successful delivery of the product, including:Technical issues during development or series production - work with responsible engineers to define and drive actions to resolve, monitor and report status to management teamsSupplier issues - monitor and escalate appropriately with supply chain and engineering teams to resolve Organizational issues - identify gaps in resources, processes or roles/responsibilities and escalate appropriately with management teams Manufacturing issues that require engineering support – respond to requests for support and escalate appropriately with manufacturing teams and engineering teams to resolveQualifications:10+ years of relevant work experienceStrong understanding and experience of automotive engineering product development, from concept to series productionExperience with high voltage battery systems and electric vehiclesStrong technical understanding of the fundamentals of high voltage battery systemsSystems approach to engineering product development, including demonstrated ability to bring together teams from different engineering disciplinesExperience building, developing, and managing highly effective program management tools and processes.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work in a high-pace highly complex cross-functional environment.Excellent organization and delegation skills with ability to own the product roadmap and schedule with a track record of delivering projects on-time.Ability to inspire confidence to the executive members as well as the engineering project teams.Ability to quickly comprehend complex problems and effectively facilitate the team to a decision and coordinate the action plan.Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to drive decisions using data and metricsExcellent organizational and interpersonal skillsGoal-oriented self-starter and motivatorEducation:Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field (Master's degree preferred)
