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Lucid Motors · 15 hours ago

Staff Technical Project Manager, Software Quality

Lucid Motors is a company focused on introducing luxury electric vehicles that enhance the human experience. The Staff Technical Project Manager – Automotive Software Quality is responsible for driving quality deliverables across vehicle programs, ensuring software quality objectives are met throughout development and post-launch phases.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation

Responsibilities

Drive Quality PDP deliverables across major and minor programs, with emphasis on software quality execution
Partner with Software Engineering, Systems, Validation, Functional Safety, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality to ensure quality objectives and processes are executed as planned
Establish and oversee software quality strategy throughout the full product development lifecycle, from concept through SOP and post-launch
Lead software deviation management and quality issue management, including triage, escalation, root cause analysis, and closure
Define, track, and report software quality metrics and KPIs, including internal and external issue trends and corrective action effectiveness
Support and execute software validation and verification activities, including review of test plans, coverage, and defect data
Support ISO 26262 functional safety activities, including review of software safety work products and alignment to functional safety requirements
Facilitate cross-functional reviews on open software, plant, and field issues, driving alignment and closure
Collaborate with Manufacturing, NPI, and Incoming Quality to ensure software readiness for launch and post-launch support
Drive lessons learned, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives across programs
Serve as the Quality point of contact for assigned software programs and platforms

Qualification

Software Quality ManagementISO 26262Embedded Automotive SoftwareSoftware Development LifecyclesDefect ManagementAnalytical SkillsAutomotive Industry ExperienceCross-Functional LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in quality, software, systems, or technical project/program management roles
Experience working with embedded automotive software in a product development environment
Working knowledge of software development lifecycles (Agile, V-Model)
Familiarity with software validation, testing methodologies, and defect management
Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety fundamentals
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to drive root cause and corrective actions using data
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex quality issues
Ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams and senior leadership
Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage competing priorities
Comfortable working in a matrixed organization and influencing without direct authority

Preferred

Automotive industry experience preferred
Experience with ASPICE, ISO 9001, or automotive quality systems preferred

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program

Company

Lucid Motors

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Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$14.23B
Key Investors
UberAyar Third Investment CompanyThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B

Leadership Team

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Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
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Peter Rawlinson
CEO and CTO
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