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Director of Charging and Smart Energy

10 days ago

Full time role

In-person · Newark, CA, US... more

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 highly motivated and experienced leader to drive the strategy, development, and execution of EV charging solutions for our cutting-edge electric vehicle lineup. As the Director of Charging and Smart Energy, you will lead cross-functional teams to define and implement the vision for charging infrastructure, user experience, and smart energy products, while ensuring alignment with our brand and technical goals.

You Will:

Spearhead the strategic direction for EV charging solutions, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, including software, hardware, UX, and program management, within a matrixed organization.
Lead the development of the vehicle charging experience, encompassing vehicle charging features, user interaction, emotional experience, and the seamless integration of physical and digital touchpoints.
Build, mentor, and lead a dedicated team focused on developing innovative EV charging solutions and smart energy products.
Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive benchmarking, and user experience (UX) studies to continuously improve the charging experience, ensuring it’s seamless and user-friendly.
Establish and lead partnerships with key stakeholders, including multiple charging networks and eMSP providers, to enhance the charging ecosystem.
Oversee the integration of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) with the Tesla Supercharger network, ensuring alignment with long-term charging infrastructure goals.
Evaluate charging solutions, balancing in-house development versus external partnerships, and lead decisions related to charging infrastructure investments.
Stay ahead of industry trends by tracking new systems, processes, standards, and emerging technologies in EV infrastructure, ensuring our charging solutions remain at the forefront of innovation.
Track and assess the hardware, software, and backend needs for current and future charging solutions, ensuring compatibility with Lucid vehicles globally.
Define product requirements and lead the development of smart energy systems, including bi-directional charging technologies such as V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle), V2L (vehicle-to-load), V2H (vehicle-to-home), and V2G (vehicle-to-grid).
Ensure that all charging solutions meet technical interoperability standards, regulatory requirements, and certification processes to ensure global compliance.
Develop and maintain a robust reporting and analytics framework to track fleet performance and optimize the overall charging experience, driving continuous improvements.

You Bring:

Proven experience in EV charging infrastructure, smart energy products, or related technologies.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives.
Expertise in user experience design, product vision, and market research for technology products.
Deep understanding of industry standards, charging protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated success in managing strategic partnerships and driving operational initiatives.
Knowledge of bi-directional charging technologies (V2X), NACS, and integration with major charging networks.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Great to Have:

Experience working with modern EV OEMs

Educational Requirements:

BS minimum in the areas of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or other related fields

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)

$227,500—$333,630 USD

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