Lead, TPL –Cost & Governance

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 trucks 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 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. 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 youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!

AtScout Motors youdontjust design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines turning complex challenges into elegant scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety performance and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal where what you design gets built driven and remembered. Ifyourehungry to engineer something that matters Scout Motors is where that ambition finds its highest gear.

In this role you will leadprogram execution issue resolution and cross-functional alignmentacross theentire vehicle program ensuring delivery of complex vehicle systems in line with Scouts product timing quality and cost targets.You will operate at avehicle and system integration level acting as a central driver of transparency accountability and structured decision-making across R&D and cross-functional teams.

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

• Lead the development ofbottomup cost calculationsacrossvehicle main system teams (MSTs)and departments ensuring a robust and transparent financial baseline for R&D programs.
• Assess and validate theplausibility of budget requests ensuring alignment between detailed bottomup inputs and overall program targets.
• Consolidate andcommunicate approved budgets across MSTs and departments ensuring clarity of ownership and alignment with program objectives.
• Drivecostforecasting activitiesand track actualspendagainst approved budgets ensuring continuous visibility into financial performance.
• Perform ongoingbudget risk assessments identifying deviations trends and potential overruns based on actuals and forecasts.
• Establish and enforcefinancial governance and accountability holding MST and functional leaders (including VP-level stakeholders) accountable for budget adherence and financial commitments.
• Supportresource allocation decisionsaligned with project scope priorities and timing ensuring optimal utilization of financial and human resources.
• Monitor and trackprogress against Top Goals and KPIs ensuring alignment between financial performance and overall program success metrics.
• Identifycost-driven risks and trade-offs supporting data-driven decision-making across engineering product and business teams.
• Drivecross-functional alignment on financial assumptions priorities and recovery actionswhere budget gaps or risks arise.
• Support the preparation offinancial reporting dashboards and leadership materialsfor governance forums and executive reviews.
• Act as acentral coordination point for cost and governance topics ensuring consistency between planning execution and reporting.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of theScout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte NC.
• 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 companyfrom time to time.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required to support program activities testing and leadership reviews. Valid drivers license required.

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:

• 12 years of professional experience in the automotive industry with a focus onprogram finance cost engineering controlling or program management.
• Bachelors in engineeringand proven experience developingbottomup cost estimates and managing program budgetsin a cross-functional environment.
• Strong understanding ofautomotive program financial structures including budgeting forecasting and cost tracking.
• Demonstrated ability toassess budget plausibility and challenge assumptionsusing data-driven analysis.
• Experience managingfinancial forecasting and actuals tracking including variance analysis and risk identification.
• Proven ability todrive accountability across senior stakeholders including influencing without direct authority.
• Experience inresource planning and allocation aligned with program scope and timelines.
• Strong analytical andstructured problem-solving skills particularly in financial performance and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability topresent financial insights risks and trade-offs to leadership.
• Proficiency withfinancial planning and reporting toolsand advanced Excel or equivalent analytical tools.
• Solid understanding ofcross-functional automotive development processesand their financial implications.
• Demonstrated AI literacy with the ability to leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g. analytics automation generative AI) to enhance forecasting accuracy reporting efficiency and decision-making.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus onaccuracy transparency and governance discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inautomotive controlling cost engineering or program finance leadership roles.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience working inAgile or hybrid development environments.
• Experience inEVarchitecturesor software-defined vehicle platforms.
• A good understanding of theVolkswagenPEPProduct development system.

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

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 $160000.00 - $192500.00

Internal leveling code: IC7

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 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 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 pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout Motors 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