Technical Program Manager - ECU Manufacturing Software

Lucid Motors

  • Newark, CA
  • $135,300-186,010 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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.Lucid Motors is looking for a Technical Program Manager to play a critical role in driving the success of ECU software programs across the organization. This position blends deep technical expertise with strategic program leadership to manage complex software release cycles, ensuring alignment between engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams. If you're passionate about innovation in electric vehicles and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of mobility through cutting-edge embedded systems.Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the central point of coordination for software release planning, timing, and content rollout across cross-functional teams, aligned with program milestones.
  • Act as the voice of the user when managing software releases in collaboration with business stakeholders.
  • Oversee the in-house ECU software release process in partnership with Manufacturing Test, Operations, and Contract Manufacturers.
  • Collaborate with TPMs, software engineers, and test engineers to implement and maintain robust release management systems and processes.
  • Provide critical support to engineering and production teams by supplying essential information such as software file locations, flashing tools, and traceability data for all engineering and production builds.
  • Deliver regular updates to management on the status and progress of over 20 active programs.
  • Review, track, and approve all software-related change requests and documentation (QUALs, PCRs, ECRs, ECOs) for both internal and external ECUs.
  • Manage multiple concurrent software builds and deployments from development through production rollout.
  • Lead pre-release software testing efforts across manufacturing test labs, contract manufacturers, and internal validation sites.
  • Drive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program goals are met.
  • Track and resolve all open software issues impacting cross-functional teams.
  • Support final software verification activities at headquarters prior to production release.
Skills Required:
  • Proven experience in software program management or technical program management within engineering environments.
  • Strong cross-cultural and cross-regional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a small, agile team within a larger organizational structure.
  • Deep understanding of configuration management processes and tools.
  • Familiarity with engineering change management systems and issue tracking platforms.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in electronics delivery to end customers.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a technical role.
  • Hands-on experience with software release processes, testing, Jira, waterfall and SCRUM methodologies, and build systems.
  • Background in high-volume consumer or enterprise products; automotive ECU experience is a strong plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with ERP, bug tracking, and ECO/BOM systems (e.g., NetSuite, Jira, Arena, MKS, SmartBear).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of UDS standard.
  • Familiarity with CAN and DoIP protocols.
  • Automotive industry experience.
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.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.)Base Pay Range (Annual)$135,300—$186,010 USDBy Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our . If you are a California resident, please refer to our .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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