Manager, Product Management Body
Manager, Product Management Body
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Job Description
Here at Scout Motors were 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 its a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration caretaking and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing 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 hasnt 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 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 youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!
What youll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Planning steering and monitoring of Body system (Metal Exterior Interior) team-related technical (component & function) requirements cost budget deadline quality and styling goals
- Ensuring the integration of all results into the overall concept (vehicle and platform development)
- Achieving a balance of goals in terms of technology weight costs deadlines quality and styling including decision-makingin the event of a conflict at the cross functional level
- Managing conflict of interestregarding technical issues other series co-users cooperation partners and development service providers as well as suppliers
- Initiation and continued pursuit of measures to achieve targets and reporting to Director of Products Body
- Assist with the product timeline quality goals requirements engineering development and financial targets across vehicle platforms
- Coordination of cross-team departmental and cross-brand interface topics (e.g. BOM Change Management)
- Consolidate and identify all trade-offs and negotiate measures to resolve target conflicts across all departments
- Drive decisions in project-specific committees by managing cross-functional proposals and presenting to executive management
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi Michigan
- The responsibilities of this role requiresattendance in office and at in-person meetings and eventsregularly.
- 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 youll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:
- 10 years of professional experience in the automotive industry
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience in working with agile or scrum methodologies.
- Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g. Microsoft Project JIRA)
- Excellent knowledge and proventrack record of optimizing the target setting between product content timing quality and costs using criteria-based decision-making skills
- Prior leadership experience with proventrack record of leading cross-functional teams to success and performance and proven (technical) problem solving skills
- Advanced (technical) experience andknow-how in body-in-white closures exterior trim and interiors.
- Proventrack record of bringing automotive projects from concept phase to mass production
- Solid technical background and understanding of automotive industry manufacturing processes current trends and developments and new energy technologies
- Excellent communication skills - interpersonal presentation and written
- Proven success in managing product budgets & multi-million dollar business cases
- Operate with the mindset of fast paced and detail-oriented while delivering high quality results with the ability tooperate with limited oversight
- Excellent understanding of managing multiple projects at various phases with the proven ability to work with limited oversight and achieve required milestones
What youll 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 candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range $150000.00 - $165000.00
Internal leveling code: M8
Notice to applicants:
- Residing inSan Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Residing inLos 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 inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Equal Opportunity
Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforceand 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 pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice 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
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
