Scout Motors

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 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.

Scout is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing all-electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. 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. And 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.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout? 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. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply below.

What you’ll do

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

• Coordinate target creation and target agreement process for development costs and cross-functional assignments and timing including target commitment process in the product line for all types of costs
• Consolidate and identify of all trade-offs and negotiation of measures to resolve trade-offs related to costs including benchmark analysis
• Plan, control, and monitor targets for overall project and platform at the project manager and team level, including maturity assessment and definition/tracking of measures
• Coordinate with the product control of the product line (e.g. profitability calculation, analysis of chances and risks, development costs) and the project managers of the product line
• Create reports and ensure the central reporting system (degree of maturity, development costs) of the product line
• Initiate, coordinate, create and plausibility check the product requirements catalogue, specifications, project status and project completion report in alignment with decisions at brand and group level
• Steer and run plausibility check of development costs, timing, maturity assessments and project planning with reference projects together with the project managers of the product line
• Ensure compliance with targets in terms of development costs and deadlines

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. The role will be based in the Detroit, MI vicinity. Applicants should expect that the role may require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and be able to travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scouts 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:

• 5+ years of Product Management or Project Management experience, preferably in the automotive industry
• Experience managing large and complex industry projects
• Knowledge of automotive industry and development processes, technology and market
• Ability to structure comprehensive tasks and steer cross functional working groups
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Ability to accurately summarize and present project information in a clear manner to management and other audiences
• A can-do-attitude and creative approach to break new ground for complex challenges
• A collaborative approach and experience working in an international setting

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, medical, dental, and vision plans, company holidays and paid vacation, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Scout 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 is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws.