Staff Technical Program Manager
Charlotte, NC - USA
Job Summary
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!
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:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans outlining key milestones deliverables dependencies and critical paths to ensure cross-functional alignment and on-time program execution.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Engineering Design R&D and Operations to deliver high-quality product features. Support alignment across teams by clarifying requirements identifying potential blockers and proposing well-reasoned solutions.
- Manage key stakeholder relationships: Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external partners presenting solutions that align with broader business goals. Be a natural relationship builder and clear communicator.
- Operationalize products: Oversee the roll-out of technical solutions to the marketplace ensuring performance reliability and consumer adoption achieve agreed upon outcomes.
- Drive technical excellence: Collaborate with engineering teams to make informed trade-offs and support scalable secure product development. Apply working knowledge of APIs data systems and platform capabilities to contribute to sound technical decisions.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role may be based out of the Scout 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.
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:
- 8 years of program management experience with a strong emphasis on technical platforms and service tools.
- Demonstrated success in building and launching complex digital experiences enjoyed by millions of people around the world.
- Experienced with tools such as Jira Confluence Asana Smartsheet and project reporting dashboards.
- Proficient with AI tools (Claude ChatGPT Copilot etc.) and eager to integrate them into your workflow
- Automotive experience is a plus but not required.
Technical Expertise:
- Strong understanding of system architecture APIs and cloud technologies.
- Experience with enterprise-level systems such as CRM ERP or service management platforms.
Skills:
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to influence and align diverse stakeholders.
- Proactively identify assess and mitigate risks to keep programs on track.
- Support frameworks such as Agile Scrum or SAFe to drive continuous improvement and delivery efficiency.
- Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field preferred.
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
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 $140000.00 - $170000.00
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 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
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
We're designing, engineering, and building the next generation of electric trucks and rugged SUVs for the doers, makers, and explorers. The new Scout® Traveler™ and Terra™ models are here, born from the original legend, retooled for a new era.