3rd Party ECU Partner Manager, Media Apps

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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.We are currently seeking a 3rd Party ECU Partner Manager for Media Apps that will work closely with our In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) streaming services (Spotify, Alexa, iHeart, Navigation), ADAS, OTA, and data connectivity partners. This position is an individual contributor role and requires a strong background in vendor management. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, possess the ability to learn quickly and strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Own performance of partner software: from development phase to vehicle validation, and release via OTA
• Continuously assess partner performance, and escalate as needed to meet tight deadlines
• Ensure software requirements are followed by partners, including: Test Results, Performance KPIs, APK/SDK Release Notes, and Cyber Security
• Drive high-impact root cause investigations of SW issues with partners and Lucid teams
• Report on partner performance via scorecards and data-driven insights, highlighting risks, improvement opportunities, and action plans
• Support roadmap and sourcing of new partners
• Lead review of SOW and technical offering of new partners to ensure partner success.
• Work with cross-functional teams, across SW partners, and Lucid teams (software engineering, QA, validation, business development, and marketing)

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in partner/vendor management
• Must have prior experience developing strategic content partnerships
• Must have strong experience in project management or product management
• Experience working with software development teams (internal, and external)

Preferred:

• Experience in automotive such as infotainment: streaming media, navigation, and voice assistants
• Experience in project management and product management
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Excel
• Software Validation or development experience with Android/Android Auto Operating System (AAOS)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related engineering discipline, Master’s preferred

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.·       California (Bay Area) - $115,000 - $165,000Additional 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.)Lucid maintains your privacy according to its Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice. 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.Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols  At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details. Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team. To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.