Engineering Program Manager (EPM) – Perception & Mapping

About Lucid Motors

At Lucid Motors, we are redefining the future of luxury electric mobility. Our mission is to deliver the most advanced electric vehicles in the world — pushing boundaries in performance, intelligence, and design. The Perception and Mapping organization powers the core technologies that enable safe, intelligent, and intuitive driving experiences.

As a Engineering Program Manager (EPM), you will lead complex, cross-functional programs that span multiple engineering teams, ensuring timely delivery of cutting-edge perception and mapping capabilities for next-generation ADAS and autonomous driving systems.

Responsibilities

· Drive end-to-end program execution across Machine Learning Perception, Parking Perception, Sensor Fusion, Environment Modeling, and Mapping & Navigation teams.

· Define program scope, objectives, and success metrics aligned with product and organizational goals.

· Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and resource allocations.

· Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, validation, systems, and product teams.

· Identify and mitigate risks, resolve dependencies, and proactively manage issues to keep programs on track.

· Ensure seamless integration of perception and mapping software into Lucid production programs.

· Communicate program status, milestones, and risks to stakeholders and executive leadership.

· Champion best practices in program management, including agile methodologies and continuous improvement.

· Support validation and verification activities for perception and mapping systems in prototype and pre-production vehicles.

· Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and technical excellence.

Required Qualifications

· Proven experience managing complex technical programs in automotive, robotics, or related domains.

· Strong understanding of ADAS, autonomous driving systems, and perception technologies (camera, LiDAR, radar, sensor fusion).

· Excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive alignment across multiple teams.

· Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies (Jira, Agile, Scrum, Kanban).

· Exceptional communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

· 7+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering leadership roles.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience working with machine learning, mapping, and sensor fusion systems.

· Familiarity with software development lifecycles, CI/CD, and MLOps practices.

· Background in system-level integration and validation for automotive or embedded systems.

· Advanced degree in engineering or management.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.