Change Coordination Specialist

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

7h • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are looking for a Change Coordination Specialist to join our team and help revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace. This role reports directly to the Change Management Lead and is responsible for coordinating incoming change requests for Scout vehicles and the Scout Platform, tracking their execution through central change management software (AVON). The specialist will proactively review, challenge, and validate the quality, completeness, and plausibility of all change requests and deviation permits, coordinating adjustments by engaging cross-functional stakeholders prior to the central Change Management Committee review. This position requires participation in relevant Main System meetings as the Change Management representative, aligning open topics and driving change requests to timely decisions. The role involves facilitating discussions with cross-functional teams to review progress, address risks or challenges, and drive alignment toward effective implementation, as well as coordinating with engineering teams to ensure data accuracy. The specialist will lead the preparation and cross-functional alignment of decision documents related to change management, build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, and collaborate across internal teams to ensure timely and effective execution of requirements and change management activities. Additionally, the role involves maintaining close communication with leadership within the product line, providing input to improve Scout processes for Change Management, offering guidance and support to cross-functional team members on related processes and tools, and staying current on industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory requirements affecting the automotive sector.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of experience in an automotive environment, preferably in a Change Coordination or Program Management role.
• Strong communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written w/ ability to guide cross-functional teams to successfully meet deadlines
• Proven track record of being a part of automotive projects from concept phase to series production
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple project teams simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent strategic thinking and criteria-based decision-making skills
• Proven (technical) problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VW Group processes and tools

Responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming change requests for Scout vehicles and the Scout Platform and track their execution through the central change management software (AVON)
• Proactively review, challenge, and validate the quality, completeness, and plausibility of all change requests and deviation permits, coordinating adjustments by engaging cross-functional stakeholders prior to the central Change Management Committee review
• Participate in relevant Main System meetings as the Change Management representative; align open topics and drive change requests to timely decision within the central Change Management Committee
• Facilitate discussions with cross-functional teams to review progress, address risks or challenges, and drive alignment toward effective implementation
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure data accuracy
• Lead the preparation and cross-functional alignment of decision documents related to change management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, collaborating across internal teams to ensure timely and effective execution of requirements and change management activities in support of program milestones
• Maintain close communication with leadership within the product line
• Provide input to improve Scout processes for Change Management
• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional team members on related processes and tools
• Stay current on industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory requirements affecting the automotive sector

Benefits

• 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
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level