Sr. Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

The role

The Sr. Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives will coordinate and execute key strategic priorities across Europe. This role involves strategic program management, business planning, executive support, governance, internal communications, and employee engagement.

What you will do

• Coordinate annual, quarterly, and monthly business planning processes.
• Translate strategic priorities into structured cross-functional programs.
• Establish and maintain reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility.
• Own the operating cadence of the European Leadership Team.
• Coordinate inputs and prepare materials for governance forums and executive committees.
• Develop and coordinate internal communications through various channels.
• Partner with HR and local teams to deliver employee engagement and recognition initiatives.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in strategy, management consulting, program management, business planning, business operations, or a comparable cross-functional role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and translating strategic priorities into structured plans, milestones, and measurable deliverables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties.

Nice to have

• MBA or other relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Experience working in a management consulting, automotive, technology, mobility, or high-growth international environment.
• Experience supporting senior executives or regional leadership teams.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with experience using project management, reporting, and collaboration tools.
• Fluency in an additional European language.
• Experience coordinating internal communications, employee engagement initiatives, or large-scale leadership events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• Salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program
• Eligible employees may also participate in a discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid creates mobility experiences through proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. The company uses deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.