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 dynamic and results-driven Head of IT (Director) to lead all Information Technology operations across our Arizona footprint. This role will be responsible for building and scaling IT infrastructure, operations, and support services that enable seamless manufacturing, logistics, and corporate systems performance. You will partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, facilities, security, and enterprise systems teams to drive operational excellence, continuity, and future-state IT innovation in a rapidly evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of all IT services across Lucid's Arizona manufacturing and logistics operations.
• Lead integration planning and execution for IT systems, infrastructure, and assets associated with recently acquired Nikola facilities.
• Oversee local IT operations, including network and systems administration, end-user support, hardware lifecycle management, and production-critical system uptime.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, facilities, and engineering teams to ensure robust, scalable IT support for plant floor technologies (e.g., MES, SCADA, OT systems).
• Collaborate with enterprise IT functions (cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications) to align local execution with global strategy and standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Arizona site leadership, acting as a trusted advisor and key enabler for digital transformation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all IT governance, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of IT professionals across multiple sites, promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including hands-on site leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success in managing IT operations at scale, with a strong understanding of both infrastructure and applications within industrial settings.
• Experience with M&A integration and scaling IT systems across multiple facilities.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Automotive or advanced manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with OT/IT convergence, edge computing, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience supporting greenfield, brownfield, or transitional manufacturing sites.

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.

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