Head of Program Portfolio Management

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Key Responsibilities

Establish and lead portfolio governance processes, forums,

Requirements Summary

8 + years of experience in product planning, portfolio management, strategy, program management, finance, engineering management,

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About Lucid

The Portfolio & Program Management organization within Program Management is seeking a highly effective and strategic leader for the position of Head of Program Portfolio Management to lead the deployment of Lucid’s existing and future product lines. Core responsibilities include defining, governing, and optimizing the enterprise product portfolio to maximize long-term business value, strategic alignment, and resource efficacy. This role serves as the central integrator between Product, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Executive Leadership teams to ensure that product investments align with corporate objectives, market opportunities, organizational capacity, and financial targets. The role oversees portfolio strategy, roadmap balancing, governance processes, and portfolio performance management across current and future product programs. The successful candidate combines strategic vision, analytical rigor, business acumen, and executive influence to guide critical product and investment decisions at the highest levels of the organization.

Role:

Establish and lead portfolio governance processes, forums, and decision frameworks
Chair or facilitate portfolio review meetings and executive decision reviews
Drive alignment on major product investment, resource allocation, and roadmap decisions
Ensure transparent, objective, and data-driven decision-making across the organization
Evaluate and prioritize product, technology, and capital investment opportunities
Balance portfolio investments across multiple products, platforms, technologies, and timelines
Assess and tradeoff resource constraints, organizational capacity, and portfolio risks when making recommendations
Monitor roadmap execution and portfolio performance
Guide strategic adjustments as market, business, or technology conditions evolve
Develop high-quality recommendations supported by quantitative and qualitative analysis
Support annual planning, strategic reviews, and investment discussions through fact-based analysis and storytelling
Build strong partnerships across Product, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and other key functions
Facilitate alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities and objectives
Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability in portfolio management activities
Drive continuous improvement of portfolio management processes, tools, and methodologies
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing portfolio management organization
Mentor portfolio managers, analysts, and strategic planning professionals

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in product planning, portfolio management, strategy, program management, finance, engineering management, or related functions
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
Demonstrated experience leading complex product, investment, or portfolio planning activities
Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and strategic planning processes
Exceptional analytical, financial, and business decision-making skills
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Strategic leadership
Portfolio thinking
Executive influence
Business & Financial Acumen
Analytical decision making
Cross-Functional leadership
Organizational agility
Talent development
Attention to Detail

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Operations, or a related discipline

Preferred:

Master's degree (MBA or related field)
Experience leading portfolio or strategic planning functions within a large complex organization
Experience with capital planning, investment prioritization, and business case development
Advanced knowledge of portfolio management frameworks and strategic planning methodologies
Experience presenting recommendations to executive leadership teams

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$189,000—$277,200 USD

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; and a 401(k) retirement plan. 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.

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