Manager, PAR Commercial Operations & Governance

The role

This senior leadership role manages China customer relationships and the PAR team's local compliance and governance function. The person will oversee a portfolio of China-based customers and dealer partners while designing compliance infrastructure to meet local regulatory requirements.

What you will do

• Own the commercial relationship with an assigned portfolio of China-based customers and dealer partners
• Build trust-based relationships with key customer and partner stakeholders
• Lead regular business reviews and strategic check-ins with assigned accounts
• Act as an internal advocate for China customers and partners
• Manage escalations with professionalism and urgency
• Own end-to-end management of China PAR accounts including negotiation, contracts, and payments
• Design and maintain tracking systems and reporting frameworks
• Lead the PAR team's local compliance function and design compliance processes
• Serve as the primary liaison with Legal, Finance, and external compliance stakeholders
• Oversee the onboarding process for new China-based partners

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of professional experience in customer operations, account management, commercial operations, compliance, or a closely related function
• Experience in China-facing or cross-border business roles
• Proven track record of managing senior-level customer or partner relationships
• Demonstrated experience owning compliance processes, documentation, or regulatory coordination
• Ability to manage complex, multi-account operations with high accuracy
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (written and verbal)
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Ability to lead cross-functional coordination and influence without direct authority
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Familiarity with CRM systems and compliance documentation tools

Nice to have

• Deep experience managing China-based customer or partner portfolios
• Prior ownership of local compliance programs, regulatory filings, or governance frameworks in a cross-border or China-specific commercial context
• Background in managing key accounts with defined commercial targets
• Significant experience navigating US-China cross-border business environments
• Background in automotive, EV, robotics, smart hardware, or consumer technology industries
• Experience at a top-tier professional services, consulting, or large enterprise organization
• Working knowledge of commercial agreements, dealer contracts, and regulatory compliance requirements

Benefits

• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
• 401(k) options
• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

About the company

Faraday Future is a California-based technology company focused on the design, engineering, and development of intelligent, connected electric vehicles and related artificial intelligence–enabled technologies. The Company operates across multiple technology-driven areas, including AI electric vehicles, robotics, and its crypto business (AIXC).