Sr. Manager, Software Business Operations

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!

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.

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:

• Bachelors 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.

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

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 - $181250.00

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 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