Senior Manager, Digital Product Operations

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.

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 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 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 you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Overview

The Consumer Operations Design Team is seeking a Design Program Manager with exceptional attention to detail, a sharp design sensibility, the ability to manage multiple workstreams, and a talent for quickly understanding complex workflows and priorities.

In this role, you’ll oversee the end-to-end coordination of user interface design and implementation—bringing structure, clarity, and forward momentum to projects that span research, design, content management, project management, budgeting, and quality assurance.

What you’ll do

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

• Create and manage design schedules, track deliverables, and help set clear priorities across the user interface design team.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings to align on goals, assignments, and progress—driving clarity and accountability across the team.
• Follow up on action items and ensure tasks are completed on time and to spec.
• In the future manage a small team of Producers.
• Lead resource management efforts for the design team, working across departments to align expectations, timelines, and staffing needs.
• Collaborate with designers to implement UI and design system guidelines across digital tools and experiences.
• Oversee quality assurance for UI design, production, and implementation—ensuring pixel precision, usability, and consistency across all deliverables.
• Organize and lead cross-functional meetings with teams such as product, engineering, marketing, documentation, and QA to communicate design plans, manage dependencies, and resolve roadblocks.
• Manage vendor relationships—owning timelines, quality standards, and budget oversight for outsourced work.
• Oversee content delivery workflows to ensure design and copy are delivered with accuracy, clarity, and efficiency.
• Operate fluidly across disciplines—connecting the dots between design, engineering, operations, business strategy, and content.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, California. 
• The responsibilities of this role require days attendance at 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.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees 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:

• Bachelor's degree
• 6+ years of experience in software or digital product development environments
• Be a great people manager.
• Proven success in program or project management, content production, and cross-functional coordination
• Working knowledge of user interface, interaction, and visual design principles
• Experience supporting fast-paced, collaborative teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with project management and productivity tools (e.g., Figma, Jira, Asana, Confluence, Google Workspace, etc.)

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 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 candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $160,000.00 - $192,500.00 

Initial California base salary range = $176,000.00 - $211,750.00

Internal leveling code: M7

Notice to applicants:

• 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 in Los 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 in New 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, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice 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 ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.