Strategy & Business Operations Manager

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.

The Role

  We are seeking a Manager, Business Operations to support Strategy & Business Development by driving strategic initiatives, operating cadence, and executive-level reporting. This role partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and execution across complex, high-priority initiatives.  This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or business operations, who thrive at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and execution.  What You’ll Do  Executive Reporting & Narrative Building  Develop executive-ready PowerPoint materials for senior leadership, including strategic updates, decision memos, operating reviews, and board-level content Synthesize complex, cross-functional inputs into clear narratives, insights, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations Ensure materials focus on decision implications and executive clarity, not just status reporting Business Operations & Operating Cadence  Own the operating cadence: agenda setting, pre-reads, KPI rollups, action tracking, and follow-through Design andmaintainExcel-based dashboards and scorecards tracking performance against strategic priorities  Build lightweight, repeatable processes that improve visibility, accountability, and decision speed Strategic Initiatives & Problem Solving  Lead cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, from scoping and analysis through execution and issue resolution Build structured business cases and quantitative analyses to support prioritization and investment decisions Independently manage multiple concurrent workstreams, escalating risks and decisions crisply Stakeholder Management  Partner across Strategy, Finance, Commercial, Operations, Engineering, and Legal Influence without authority to drive alignment and resolve dependencies Minimum Qualifications  7+ years of experience in business operations, strategy & operations, management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy Demonstratedexecutive-level PowerPoint storytelling skills  Advanced Excel capability including KPI tracking, scenario analysis, and business case support Excellent written and verbal communication skills Comfortoperatingin fast-paced, ambiguous environments  Preferred Qualifications  Automotive, EV, mobility, manufacturing, or industrial experience Experience supporting executive leadership or governance processes Familiarity with KPI frameworks, OKRs, and operating models Exposure to Tableau, Power BI, or SQL 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)$117,100—$161,040 USD Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k.

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Lucid Motors is an American automotive company known for its cutting-edge electric vehicles. Established in 2007, Lucid Motors has been a trailblazer in the development of high-performance electric cars. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the company aims to redefine the automotive industry by providing luxurious, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation solutions.