Sr. Manager, Software Business Operations

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Business Operations 

• Own annual budget planning, forecasting, and financial management activities across the Charging, Connectivity, Cloud Services, and Software Services portfolio. 
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team spanning business operations, project management, financial planning, analytics, data science, marketing programs, launch readiness, and training & communications. 
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to develop business cases, investment proposals, and ROI assessments for strategic initiatives. 
• Lead annual and long-range workforce planning activities, including headcount forecasting, organizational planning, and resource allocation recommendations. 
• Monitor program and vendor spending against approved budgets, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions. 
• Support planning round activities by consolidating budget, resource, and investment assumptions across the portfolio of products. 
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, and key stakeholders to ensure financial alignment for software, technology, and service investments. 

Project Delivery & Execution Management 

• Lead complex cross-functional programs across Charging, Connectivity, Cloud Services, Fleet, and Software Products. 
• Drive execution-excellence across multiple programs, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery for all Energy & Software Services features and products. 
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables. Utilize JIRA & Confluence to define & manage program artifacts and ensure clarity and accountability across key stakeholders. 
• Track progress against digital, RVT, & vehicle milestones and proactively identify risks and mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of products & features. 
• Track the progress of all Charging, Cloud, & Connectivity purchasing projects including RFIs & RFQs.  
• Coordinate commercial, product, engineering, finance, legal, procurement, and finance stakeholders to achieve program objectives. 

Portfolio Prioritization & Commercialization 

• Partner with Product, Engineering, & IT planning teams and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of Charging & Connectivity backlog into PI planning & sprint planning. 
• Facilitate prioritization decisions across competing initiatives while balancing customer value, technical constraints, & business objectives. 
• Ensure that our business priorities are supported by engineering, digital, & IT execution capacity. 
• Lead commercialization planning for Charging, Connectivity, Cloud Services, Fleet Services, and future software offerings. 
• Oversee marketing programs, go-to-market activities, launch readiness, training, and communications to support successful product adoption. 
• Coordinate cross-functional launch activities across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Customer Experience, Training, Legal, and Operations teams. 
• Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Sales, Customer Experience, and Training teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new products and services. 

Location & Travel Expectations: 

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or Novi, Michigan. 
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or another relevant field. 
• 10+ years of experience developing and managing OEM Connected Services relationships and consumer offers. 
• 5+ years of managing project and/or product teams related to Charging or Connected Services, with a demonstrated success in delivering products & features at an automotive OEM. 
• Broad base of project management and technical knowledge especially related to the automotive sector. Current knowledge of trends in project tracking tools and best practices. 
• Customer-first mindset, always thinking from the point of view of a Scout customer. 
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams through the planning, delivery, commercialization, and launch of products and services. 
• Strong project management mindset and a track record of defining complex projects and seeing them through to completion, managing teams through influence and using tools such as JIRA/Confluence. 
• Proven track record of building a high-performing team and developing a positive team culture. 
• Mindfulness of organizational navigation and ability to create effective cross-functional collaboration at all levels. 

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
  • A mobility stipend

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $150,000.00 - $181,250.00

Internal leveling code: M7

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected].