Specialist, Whole Vehicle Requirements & Change Management

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!

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:

• Coordinate the Project target setting on whole vehicle level for Scout, tracking target achievement as well as tracking of deviation permits in a central KPI metric
• Responsible for steering, collecting and assessing new incoming requirements (including other brands) impacting the Scout platform and driving them to decision-readiness
• Steer & prepare cross-functional sign-off process for whole-vehicle requirements & target fulfillment for Product Management all every major program milestones throughout SOP
• Coordinate change management and version control of whole vehicle requirements for Scout and develop processes and tools to identify potential goal conflicts
• Identify potential risks of not-achieving targets early and propose mitigation strategies
• Proactively track impacts to customer value and project revenue w/ cross-functional teams like Product-Marketing and Quality in case of target deviations to achieve program targets
• Coordinate incoming change requests for all vehicles on Scout platform and track their execution through the central change management software (AVON)
• Proactively challenge and check quality and plausibility for all change requests and coordinate adjustments by engaging w/ all cross-functional stakeholders prior to the central Change management decision committee
• Maintain and enhance Scout processes on requirements and change Management according to Systems Engineering and provide guidance and support to the cross-functional team-members on processes and tools.
• Steer the preparation and cross-functional alignment of product decision documents, and present the derived decision recommendations to senior Management and C-Suite representatives in Scout committees
• Report directly to the Director of Product Management Whole Vehicle.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders and collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and effective execution of requirements and change Management to reach program Milestones
• Stay up to date with industry trends, market dynamics and regulatory requirements related to the automotive industry

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. 
• 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: 

• University degree in a technical or project management field
• 5+ years of relevant practical experience in automotive industry with proven experience in technical project management, change management or a related role
• Proven track record of bringing automotive projects from concept phase to series production
• Proven experience in managing complex technical projects involving multiple stakeholders and suppliers
• Excellent strategic thinking
• Proven (technical) problem solving skills
• Excellent knowledge and proven track record of optimizing the target setting between product content, timing, quality and cost
• Excellent, criteria-based decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
• Excellent integration skills – bringing people and the team together, steering processes and systems to achieve the overall entrepreneurial optimum, cooperatively solving target conflicts and finding solutions supported by all sides
• Excellent steering and negotiation skills
• Proven success in managing product budgets & multi-million dollar business cases

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

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 = $110,000.00 - $132,500.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

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.