Sr. Specialist, Product Management – Complete Vehicle and Pre-Series

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:

• Lead Product Management activities for the assigned Complete Vehicle integration and Pre-Series readiness scope, reporting to the Director of Whole Vehicle Product Management. 
• Provide cross-functional leadership for the Complete Vehicle Main System Team, aligning objectives, priorities, governance, integrated work plans, and decision paths across Product, Engineering, Production, and other functions. 
• Own the vehicle-level product position and develop recommendations on trade-offs across customer value, attributes, architecture, content, cost, timing, quality, and risk. 
• Drive cross-functional delivery, resolve ownership and target gaps, identify resource needs, and escalate material risks with clear recommendations. 
• Prepare and present decision-ready vehicle proposals and status updates to senior management and governance committees. 
• Lead the Pre-Series and launch-cost program for the assigned scope, including build strategy, scope, timing, budget, vehicle availability, readiness, and issue resolution. 
• Establish integrated plans, KPIs, and review cadences; ensure adherence to approved scope, schedule, quality, and budget. 
• Align internal teams, external partners, and suppliers on requirements, deliverables, dependencies, and commitments. 
• Translate customer, market, regulatory, and competitive inputs into vehicle priorities and continuous program improvements. 
• Advise contributors on complex vehicle and program matters, clarify ownership, and coordinate activities necessary to deliver approved objectives. 
• Exercise judgment in selecting and adapting Product Management and program methods based on vehicle maturity, program risk, and Pre-Series conditions. 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan or Charlotte, North Carolina.
• 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: 

• 8-12 years of automotive experience in Complete Vehicle product management, vehicle integration, Pre-Series, or vehicle program management. 
• Proven leadership of complex vehicle programs, including priorities, governance, integrated plans, risk management, and executive reporting. 
• Strong Complete Vehicle integration expertise across customer requirements, attributes, features, architecture, validation, manufacturing feasibility, and commercial targets. 
• Hands-on Pre-Series and launch experience, including build planning, vehicle availability, parts maturity, readiness, issue resolution, and cost control. 
• Business ownership across content, scope, cost, timing, and quality, with disciplined budget, milestone, and KPI management. 
• Strong judgment and problem-solving in ambiguous, high-impact situations involving competing vehicle and program priorities. 
• Cross-functional leadership and influence across Product, Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, Finance, partners, and suppliers. 
• Ability to align contributors, clarify accountability, close ownership gaps, and maintain delivery focus without relying on formal reporting authority. 
• Executive communication skills and the ability to frame trade-offs, present recommendations, and facilitate decisions in senior forums. 
• Broad understanding of vehicle architecture, attributes, E/E, software-enabled features, validation, and production processes. 
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 
• Experience with vehicle program, requirements, issue, and lifecycle-management tools such as JIRA and Confluence. 

Preferred qualifications 

• Leadership of a Complete Vehicle, vehicle integration, or Pre-Series program through validation, build events, launch, and early-series stabilization. 
• Electric or software-defined vehicle experience, including cross-system integration at the Complete Vehicle level. 
• Ownership of vehicle-level budgets, Pre-Series or launch costs, build quantities, vehicle availability, or resource plans. 
• Experience delivering in global, matrixed automotive organizations with external partners and suppliers. 
• Demonstrated success leading complex programs or cross-functional teams through influence, subject-matter expertise, and structured governance. 

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

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 = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8

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].