Director, IT Strategy And Operations

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At 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 seeking a strategic and visionary leader for the role of Director, IT Strategy and Operations. This critical position will drive the development and execution of IT strategies that align with our company's objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a keen understanding of IT infrastructure, and the ability to manage complex projects and budgets effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the VP of IT to establish a vision for technological innovation that drives business growth, efficiency, and compliance.

• Define and execute a comprehensive IT strategy, including short-term (monthly) and long-term (3-5 years) plans.

• Define a Target Operating Model that balances in-house vs. outsourcing activities, enhancing Lucid IT's competitive advantage and business-critical capabilities.

• Drive IT and cross-functional teams towards the implementation of IT strategies in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Implement strategic planning processes that align IT initiatives with business goals, including assumptions, risks, critical success factors, and business cases.

• Lead change management efforts for key IT/system/process transitions.

• Execute special projects to support enterprise strategy through IT, such as integrating new technologies, improving data analytics capabilities, and enhancing cybersecurity measures.

• Act as a thought leader, challenging the status quo and keeping abreast of IT trends to inform senior leadership of new possibilities.

• Act as the spokesperson for the IT department, promoting its capabilities and successes across all business teams.

• Report regularly on IT progress against OKRs and strategic priorities, adjusting plans based on emerging needs.

• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure understanding and support of IT initiatives.

• Develop and implement effective organizational structures within the IT department.

• Lead staff development initiatives to build a high-performing, agile team.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Qualifications:

• High-performance individual with strong IT and finance knowledge.

• Strong ability to bring clarity to ambiguous areas and decisions.

• Strong ability to analyze, drive decisions, and execute in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with constant prioritization.

• Interpersonal and leadership skills to build credibility across functions.

• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to present key points to senior leadership.

• Experience in a fast-growth company focused on the automotive (preferred), mobility, or technology sector.

• Management experience of 5+ years.

• Consulting experience of 3+ years.

• MBA or relevant graduate degree.

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)

$200,000-$265,000 USD

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