Sr. Manager, Business Development

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Lucid Motors

Newark, CA

On-site

Posted March 26, 2026

Job Description

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.

As part of the Strategy and Business Development team, the Senior Manager, Business Development position is responsible for business development initiatives and strategic partnerships as aligned with the company’s enterprise strategy. This is a highly dynamic role that will drive strategic projects and high-priority initiatives for our executive team.

Our ideal candidate will bring prior partnership and deal-making experience, and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

You Will:

· Main responsibilities are focused on the execution of various strategic initiatives, with a particular focus on business development activities with third parties, as aligned with company’s priorities and needs

· Take part in the development of enterprise strategy to identify potential cross-industry collaborations that can drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage for the company

· Prioritize strategic initiatives, develop timelines and action plans to execute projects at hand

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. engineering, legal, finance, operations, and others) to complete all assigned projects successfully

· Cultivate a strong professional network within the automotive and technology industry; actively seek out new business partnership opportunities

You Bring:

· High-performing individual with strong business acumen and ability to execute on a wide range of projects

· Prior deal-making experience with proven record of successful commercial negotiations

· Strong understanding of commercial agreements and legal concepts; prior experience in reviewing legal documents

· Strong verbal and written communication skills to present complex sets of information to varying levels of audience

· Aptitude for driving tasks to completion with minimal guidance while still operating in a team environment

· 10+ years of experience in business development, corporate development, procurement, or other partnership development roles

· Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, engineering or other relevant fields

· Prior experience in automotive, mobility, and relevant adjacent sectors

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.

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.

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